Criminal Charges
If you have been charged with a criminal offences, it is highly recommended that you seek legal representation. Deciding who to hire could be the biggest life altering decision you make. We have the experience and proven track record to help you today. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.
With our legal help, our clients have been able to stay out of jail, keep their job, protect their driving licence, and help maintain their ability to travel. In most cases, we are able to attend the majority of court appearance without the Defendant having to attend.
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Call us at 647-528-5422 or submit your charging document (promise to appear) through our website.
Common Criminal Charges
- Assault (summary)
- Dangerous Driving (summary)
- Fraud Under $5000
- Mischief
- Shoplifting
- Theft Under $5000
The Impact of a Criminal Conviction?
The most detrimental impact a criminal conviction can have on an individual is lost of freedom, through a term of imprisonment. Additionally, criminal convictions can carry hefty fines, driving suspensions, probation and other conditions.
Additionally, a criminal conviction can carry long lasting implications that can impact your ability to secure employment, travel, obtain Canadian citizenship, and enroll in certain post-secondary educational institutions.
Most employers require criminal background checks before hiring a prospective candidate. It is essential for all these reasons that you seriously consider hiring legal representation in order to try an avoid all these costly punishments.
Can I Defend Myself?
Yes, you most certainly can. But it is not recommend, as the legal system is not easy to navigate. To construct an effective legal defence, it is highly recommended you have the requisite education, knowledge, and experience.
Education: Dealing with the charging legislation is only one piece of many pieces of the law you must contend with, when defending yourself. You also must be well versed in the procedural legislation, and common law. Knowing what binding decisions exists that can help bolster your defence is imperative. Additionally, you need to be able to understand the process. What evidence is admissible? How do I question witnesses? Have my rights been violated? These are just some issues that can arise, and without the proper education, you may miss your opportunity of establishing a solid defence.
Knowledge: When interacting with the Court, it is important to know who the Justices are, and how they consistently rule. Most unrepresented individuals try arguments that are not legal defences, or try other arguments that Justices routinely reject. When going into a Courtroom it is crucial to know what arguments are accepted, and which ones are commonly rejected.
Experience: Having conducted thousands of defences, you learn to fine tune and hone your skills to become an effective legal advocate. You learn to expand your skill set to master every type of defence that exists, and sometime employ the unorthodox approach to create new case law. Experienced advocates also understand the art of questioning and cross-examining witnesses. Over time, you also consume hundreds of thousands of pages in case law research, build on voluminous amounts of common law defences that can assist your client.
Why Contact Lighthouse?
We value your reputation as the being the most effective legal defence firm in Ontario. We have built a solid reputation, and Brian Morris is regarded as one of the top legal advocates in Ontario by his peers, and clients alike. We also take the time to go the extra mile for our clients. Communication and understanding between us and our Clientele is paramount.
We also put a cap on the amount of clients we take on, to ensure our Clients are given the attention they deserve. We are not a high volume firm, and will not take on every client. You must call us to find out if we can assist you. In the event a criminal charge is outside our scope of practice, we will refer you to a licensed lawyer in Ontario.
What Courts Can Lighthouse Attend?
Lighthouse can attend most Courts in Ontario, and frequents many courts in the Greater Toronto Area, York Region, Peel Region, York Simcoe, and Durham Region. For criminal charges we do have meeting locations in North York, ON and Aurora, ON. We do frequent the Newmarket Court, Barrie Court, Toronto Court, Brampton Court, and Other Southern Ontario Court Locations.
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Nigel Mayne
16:33 15 Jan 23
Two years ago I was charged, having reportedly broken The Quarantine Act, when indeed, all I was trying to do was protect myself and others by choosing not to enter a government approved quarantine hotel, many of which had COVID outbreaks themselves. It seemed somewhat punitive for the Government to charge $329 a night when the same room was available online for $99. I was an early COVID adopter having spent almost a month in Southlake, much of which time I was intubated in an induced coma. I am, indeed, lucky to still be here. For me this was a matter of principal. Jenna generously took up my case, despite there being a poor track record of prior tickets of the same charge having gone to court.Jenna, stood the ground for me (and hopefully for others by setting president). She was by my side all the way and had my back. After 2 years of stressing over the matter and a multi-thousand dollar potential fine, Jenna, her tenacity, professionalism and die-hard belief, stood strong and the case, on the eve of my trail, was thrown out due to insufficient evidence to stand trial...all thanks to Jenna. No conviction. No fine. I cannot speak more highly of Jenna and I would not hesitate in recommending her, or indeed, using her again but hopefully not! You are such an ambassador for your craft Jenna. Thank you.
Hakimuddin Boxwala
17:11 15 Dec 22
I got a ticket for careless driving in March 2020 and Covid delayed my case and I received a letter to pay the fine without trial and also to my old address.Lighthouse helped to correct the error and when I received the court date last month I moved to the USLighthouse did the job for me they attended the court date and the ticket was waivedI would trust them blindfolded Great Job
Dan Chung
19:38 13 Dec 22
Unbelievable services , these guys can work magic ! My case dropped! these guys ROCKED ! i have to mention i am just a customer feel so happy after they sent me the good news. Thanks a lot !
daniel godin
17:51 04 Dec 22
Originally was working with Mr. Brian Moris, was always a pleasure working/ speaking with him. Same thing goes for Mrs. Jenna little. Very kind and compassionate people and thankfully they speak with their results!!
Armanda Carvalho
13:21 05 Nov 22
If you get a traffic ticket, call Jenna Little. She is smart and extremely well-versed in the law.Thanks, Armanda
C D
00:37 02 Sep 22
Today they changed my world. I didn’t give them a lot of time to work but they shined. They went to work immediately and efficiently! Without giving a lot of details (due to confidentially), they ROCKED it…legal expertise is beyond belief! They know their stuff. I thank Jenna and Kaitlyn beyond words. I recommend these gals to infinity n beyond🙏🏻🤞🏻🥊😊
Rohit Singh
15:26 12 Apr 22
Brian is an exceptional Paralegal, make sure to call Lighthouse Traffic Tickets for all of your traffic tickets. He communicated with me through the whole process and delivered the outcome I had desired. Thank you again Brian.
Scott Simon
13:24 10 Oct 21
Make Brian your first call if you ever need traffic ticket or accident offence assistance. He brings calm and professional wisdom to what can often be a stressful experience. I’ve known and used him and Lighthouse for many years now. It’s sometimes tough to know who you can trust in this space. You can trust Lighthouse. They’ll help you achieve the best outcome possible at a fair price.
Joel Brillert
23:59 18 Sep 21
Thanks to Brian and his team for navigating through the COVID complications of my court case; professional and easy to deal with, and he won my case for me! Would recommend.
FELON 416
20:49 29 Jun 21
Brian got my careless driving causing bodily harm or death charge reduced to a minor traffic ticket, for a better price than any lawyer in the area. Always responsive and keeps you in the loop, providing very useful information and advice. If you are looking for honest and professional paralegal services look no further...
tiya tian
21:07 25 May 21
I sent in my ticket by accident, Brain response me right away, even I'm not going to give them any business, he still helped a lot by his own time. He is so professional and gave me advice for my first trail.
Asad Taghati
10:05 23 Jan 21
Brian is really amazing and helpful. He helped me get rid of my speeding ticket. Thank you.
Lisa Fedele
19:16 03 Sep 20
If you are looking for someone to represent you with a traffic violation, you can trust Lighthouse Legal.My representation lost my case initially on charges laid for an improper u-turn violation. Brian reopened my file, fought and won on my behalf.What makes my circumstance unique is that no other case had been previously won for this particular violation. This is in spite of potentially hundreds of charges laid for the same infraction.If that isn’t a solid example of going above and beyond to exceed your client’s expectations; I don’t know what is. There is no other person that I would put my trust in. You can feel confident entrusting Lighthouse Legal with any violation or traffic charge.Brian is professional, experienced, results driven and exceptionally knowledgeable. He works relentlessly with your best interests at heart as though they are his own. I highly recommend his services and have sent many ecstatic clients his way. Look no further if you are looking for representation for a traffic violation or ticket. Call Brian Morris at Lighthouse Legal. Thanks again Brian!!
Tracey Hervieux
11:54 24 Aug 20
Brian is very knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. I highly recommend his services.
Jim Leggett
12:55 13 Mar 20
Lighthouse Legal provide professional service and results. Brian is a man of his word and a pleasure to have as a legal representative. This is the kind of business that reminds you why doing things locally is important .Brian will come through for you in the end !!!
f f
19:08 21 Oct 19
Brian is the best at defending careless driving charges. I would definitely recommend lighthouse.
Sabrina Melless
16:58 08 Oct 19
Lighthouse Legal is the best legal service, Brian is very knowledgeable, answered all of my questions and he successfully had my traffic charges dropped. I would highly recommend this service, you will be in great hands!
Nick Montana
23:53 07 Oct 19
Lighthouse Legal Services was there to answer all my questions, explain the process and keep me completely in the loop. Brain Morris and his team fought to have my stunt driving fine be fully dropped and have no charges pressed against me. Highly recommended!
Peter P
02:11 17 Sep 19
Brian is the best!!!I never get tickets and I finally got one and didn't know what to do. My soccer buddies told me about Brian and I contacted him and told him about my ticket. He took care of me and I am so thankful and would highly recommend him to everyone! 👍👍👍
Benjamin Williamson
02:20 18 Aug 19
I have known and worked with Brian Morris president of lighthouse legal services for quite some time. He is a phenomenal paralegal who genuinely cares about his clients and worked hard every day to get the best results for his clients. In addition to being a tireless advocate in the court room Brian Is also dedicated to his Community running multiple fundraisers for various organizations including 360 Kids youth shelter, in from the cold, Southlake Hospital pediatric oncology unit and many others. Lighthouse legal services has a dedicated team ready to assist you with all your legal needs! If you’re looking for affordable compassionate and honest legal services Look no further than lighthouse I would trust them above anybody else!
mark english
16:01 23 Jul 19
Lighthouse legal really calmed my nerves. The days spent worrying about the outcome of the speeding ticket, before reaching out, were tough. Once I got off the phone with the Lighthouse team, I knew I was in good hands. They took care of everything from start to finish.
Michael Khalil
18:55 11 Jun 19
Was an absolute pleasure to deal with Lighthouse Legal. Brian was able to handle my case in a very timely and professional manner. Most importantly, he got my charges drastically reduced. I would highly recommend his services as its nice to know your case is in the hands of a professional vs trying to do it yourself.
Greg
16:33 10 Jun 19
The best legal representation you can find! Brian is easy to talk with and will fight hard for your case. Thank you!
Jeff Hennessy
02:14 29 May 19
Brian and his team at Lighthouse Legal Services were very knowledgeable & professional when dealing with my case. Brian was quick to respond to any inquiries I had, and took the time to walk me through what was expected of me though the legal process. If you are looking for professional legal representation, I would highly recommend Lighthouse Legal Services!
Jill T
18:42 21 May 19
Top notch service! Brian is very knowledgeable, courteous and respectful to my situation. He answered all my questions in a way that is clear, easy to understand and truthful. Highly recommended!
Jill T
16:40 21 May 19
Top notch service! Brian is very knowledgeable, courteous and respectful to my situation. He answered all your questions in a way that is clear, easy to understand and truthful. Highly recommended!
Shane McCarthy
23:31 17 Apr 19
I highly recommend Brian for any of your traffic ticket questions and legal services. He answers all questions in lamens terms, easy to reach and very responsive. Give him a call!
tonikane
22:36 02 Apr 19
Superior service ! Highly recommended to anyone who need to fight off their traffic violation tickets. Brian helped me to win the case and had successfully withdrawn both demerit points & fine that were originally charged against me. Thanks to Brian, my insurance premium will not be affected when it's due for renewal next year. Two thumbs up to Lighthouse Legal Service, Aurora ON !!
Eric Brajcic
00:39 22 Feb 19
Brian from Lighthouse Legal Services did a great job in reducing my speeding ticket. The process was very simple: After calling Brian to explain the story, I sent him my details, he gave me my options and from there everything was taken care of. Based on my positive results I highly recommend Brian at Lighthouse Legal Services. Hopefilly won't need to but would not hesitate to use him again!
Josh Sheridan
17:27 19 Feb 19
I'm giving Brian at Lighthouse 5 stars, this obviously means I won. I was charged with a serious driving offence (not DUI) which I was not guilty of. I never questioned my being not guilty but had never had to deal with this type of thing so it caused me great stress. Anyway, Brian made it easy, didn't request anything other than my story and his fee (which was very fair). A business day after my court date, he calls me and says everything is dropped. I hope I never have to but I would use him again.Thanks Brian,Josh
Pierre Jordan
16:39 23 Jan 19
I am thankful that Mr. Brian Morris launched Lighthouse Legal. Knowing who he is as an individual and what he does for his community was enough for me to make the decision in choosing him to represent me. The character of an individual is very important to me when deciding to enter into a personal or business relationship and Brian is someone who demonstrates tremendous character. He and his representatives are very professional and absolute experts in their craft. I fully recommend Lighthouse Legal to anyone! I would like to finish with a quote that I feel best represents not only Brian but his firm;"Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people." Dennis Prager
Vittoria Ventrella
17:10 11 Dec 18
With 33 other reviews before mine and a perfect score of 5 stars throughout them all, I can undoubtedly say that I completely understand why! The team at Lighthouse is tenacious, forthcoming, fast and incredibly knowledgeable in their area of expertise. Lighthouse took care of everything for me from start to finish. Brian kept me in the know for the entire time and was quick to reply to any emails and calls with all the answers to my questions. I had shopped around elsewhere for quotes for quite some time before finally finding the right fit for me. Their price was impossible to beat! If you go elsewhere, you'd be wasting your time and money. I plan on using Lighthouse in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking to find the best price for such impeccable service. Heres to another 5 stars!
Jesse Laan
23:24 04 Dec 18
I got a stunt ticket, without having to show up once they got it reduced to a minor traffic violation. Never missed a call from me and was always happy to take whatever time I needed, all of this at the best rate I could find! F x-copper these guys are the best
Vince Sposito
19:27 04 Dec 18
Brian and his team were amazing. They took the time to keep me informed and updated at all times. Courtious and efficient i would recommend Lighthouse legal. Thank you Brian.
Jacqueline Corr
18:32 04 Dec 18
Brian was such a help for me when I was involved in an accident. A very calming person to reach out to when you're stressed out! Very pleased with all the help. I hope no one has to use the service, but he is who you should reach out to if you need to!
BizzarroBoxBreaks
21:26 03 Dec 18
Brian and his team were extremely helpful and informative. I would recommend his services, and would not hesitate to use Lighthouse again.
Barry Kavanaugh
00:11 02 Dec 18
Brian was fantastic. We needed Brian’s help in dealing with a ticket for our son. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He handled everything and kept us updated throughout the process. We couldn’t have been happier with the outcome! We would rate him a 10 if available! Thanks again Brian.
Al F.
22:18 25 Nov 18
Calling Brian was one of the best decision I made, I was in a traffic accident and received a careless driving ticket that could have cost me dearly if it wasn’t for lighthouse legal services. If you are not sure, just give Brian a call. He is very professional and knowledgeable in his field and I am more than satisfied with the results he achieved in my case. Thank you Brian!Al
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20:02 30 Sep 18
Brian provides expert, professional and timely advice. He puts his customers above everything else and highly recommended.
Mikey DeJong
19:51 29 Sep 18
Amazing work from Brian at lighthouse...Very strong communication throughout the process and informing me on anything I wanted to know. He was happy to be doing the work and had a price that was impossible to beat. You will not be disappointed working with BrianThanks for the great work!
Rohit Singh
01:22 26 Sep 18
Brian is amazing at careless driving tickets. I highly recommend him for any traffic ticket.
Option Fun
17:22 13 Aug 18
Brian is EXTREMELY smart, nice to deal with and experienced. He is professional, ethical and worth every penny! SUPER QUALIFIED!
Teresa Gomes
01:35 12 Jun 18
Brian took the time to explain the process, my options, and took amazing care of my tickets. If needed I will be using his service again and will be recommending him to all my friends and family. 🙂
sumia farooq
17:13 22 May 18
Amazing Results, Highly Recommended! Wiped off careless driving ticket completely. I don't think that I could have gotten this result on my own.thanks
Wayne A. Lewis
22:55 03 May 18
I wish I knew Brian 10 years ago. He is an professional and simply one of the best. He was able to help my wife and myself get out of two very costly tickets. I’m still in awe of what he was able to do. I thank God for using him to help us. After all of that, he gave us a written report and some add advice on how to move forward. I highly recommend them. Thanks so much. Blessings.
Grant Bickley
21:39 08 Mar 18
Great Job! Very professional, knowledgeable and looked after everything. Best of all, Brain had the case withdrawn. Even provided a written report on the day of the trial. I didn't have to follow up, he sent me an email. I would definitely use "Lighthouse Legal Services" again.
Oliver H.
18:34 28 Feb 18
Dude make my day! He is professional, knowledgeable, passionate and talented. I knew it was in more than capable hands!
Nicole Del Cul
19:25 28 Jan 18
Thank you Brian for helping us Fight and Win our Careless Driving ticket. It was clear from our first conversation with you, that your an expert when it comes to Careless Driving cases. I would definitely recommend you to anyone I know.
Steve C
01:30 20 Nov 17
Brian Morris was extremely professional and helpful in representing me! He made the whole process completely painless. I highly recommend working with him and Lighthouse Legal Services if you are ever in need of legal help or advice. 5/5
Evelina MacEachern
02:36 15 Sep 17
My family has used Brian's services on two occasions. He helped us in many ways and the results were better than we had expected. He was professional, honest and respectful at all times. Thank you Brian!!
Alex Leuschner
00:51 13 Aug 17
Brian handled a "failing to stop for a red light" charge I had while driving my motorcycle. We went to trial, with a very unique case. Brian found a vaguely similar case in BC and was able to get the case dismissed! He's a fantastic lawyer and amazing in the court room. The prosecutors were not happy to lose this one.
Lance King
02:13 28 Jul 17
He knows his stuff. And seems to enjoy his work. They are open on Saturday so that is a huge plus, no missing work to get things started. I've utilized one of the competitors before and I felt like I just handed several hundred dollars to a corporation that didnt know my name. It was like i was just the sum of my speeding ticket. All they did was take my money and pay my ticket. With Lighthouse you're getting professional legal services and you won't feel like you're just a court date. The prices are very reasonable and I got to talk with the guy who actually handles the case.
Tal .Trainer
01:19 28 Jul 17
Brian at Lighthouse Legal is extremely professional when representing you for any and all traffic cases. His dedication to each case, legal knowledge, and professional yet friendly demeanor made the whole process extremely easy on me. Give them a call if you are ever in need of legal advice. You won't be sorry!