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Hicks Adams Hicks Adams is a thriving criminal defence firm. Hicks Adams is one of the largest and most seasoned law firms in Canada.

At Hicks Adams, we use the considerable resources that come with being a large firm and the extensive experience of our lawyers to fearlessly defend our clients against all types of criminal charges, from the most minor to the most serious. Our clients can be confident knowing their case is in the hands of skilled lawyers with a positive record of success in even the most challenging criminal case

s. Our firm is based in downtown Toronto, but the lawyers of Hicks Adams are available to travel anywhere in Ontario to defend our clients.

The incident and others like it underscore a need for improved health care and oversight inside Ontario’s carceral facil...
06/09/2026

The incident and others like it underscore a need for improved health care and oversight inside Ontario’s carceral facilities.

Inmates at the provincial facility were subsequently recommended to seek out testing for hepatitis B and C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). No such infections have been reported.

The Supreme Court of Canada has laid out new criteria to allow certain complex criminal prosecutions to stretch beyond t...
06/03/2026

The Supreme Court of Canada has laid out new criteria to allow certain complex criminal prosecutions to stretch beyond the strict deadlines imposed by a previous landmark decision on trial delays – a decade-old ruling that has seen thousands of criminal cases tossed out. https://ow.ly/95iH50Z7aLU

Justices reaffirm that some trials can be exempt from the timelines set in the court’s 2016 decision

Ontario is moving forward with a public registry that will allow the OPP to name high-risk offenders online, aligning th...
05/28/2026

Ontario is moving forward with a public registry that will allow the OPP to name high-risk offenders online, aligning the province with federal and Alberta approaches to community safety notifications.

The proposal, introduced through the Solicitor General's annual omnibus justice bill, raises important legal questions about offender rights, privacy, and the limits of public disclosure.

https://ow.ly/m3Nc50Z4f79

The province has tabled legislation that will allow the OPP commissioner to publish information on offenders whenever a police chief in the province issues a community notification.

Bill C-29, introduced in April 2026, proposes a dedicated Financial Crimes Agency to investigate serious financial offen...
05/25/2026

Bill C-29, introduced in April 2026, proposes a dedicated Financial Crimes Agency to investigate serious financial offences, a landmark shift in how Canada enforces financial crime law.

Our latest blog covers what you need to know: https://ow.ly/lUqw50Z3pxI

Learn how Canada’s proposed Financial Crimes Agency under Bill C-29 could reshape financial crime enforcement for businesses and individuals.

Roughly 30 federal prosecutions have been affected by criminal charges against Toronto Police Service officers allegedly...
05/12/2026

Roughly 30 federal prosecutions have been affected by criminal charges against Toronto Police Service officers allegedly tied to a sweeping police corruption probe, according to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Criminal charges or allegations of misconduct against a police officer can disrupt prosecutions that depend on the officer’s testimony and reliable evidence.

https://ow.ly/kwmC50YXECh

Records obtained by The Globe provide an early look at the effects of the allegations against the officers, which could sink federal prosecutions

At least five inmates mistakenly released from Ontario’s jails remain unlawfully at large. The solicitor general said th...
05/05/2026

At least five inmates mistakenly released from Ontario’s jails remain unlawfully at large. The solicitor general said that, because police hadn’t issued any alerts about the missing inmates, they likely don’t pose a threat to public safety. https://ow.ly/oGju50YUM51

After Global News revealed issues with Ontario routinely releasing inmates by mistake, Ford admitted in mid-April that at least six were still on the loose.

In a case arising from a woman’s complaint against her former husband, the Ontario Court of Justice decided which text m...
04/27/2026

In a case arising from a woman’s complaint against her former husband, the Ontario Court of Justice decided which text messages between them constituted admissible evidence for his upcoming criminal trial, with probative value that outweighed privacy concerns. https://ow.ly/UnaI50YP5ZV

Ruling finds these records admissible, helpful in assessing complainant’s credibility

Weapons offences are treated with significant gravity under the Criminal Code of Canada. Charges can arise from the poss...
04/21/2026

Weapons offences are treated with significant gravity under the Criminal Code of Canada. Charges can arise from the possession of prohibited fi****ms or even everyday objects if they are deemed intended for use as weapons. Even without a prior criminal record, individuals can face severe legal consequences.

The law in Ontario covers various categories, including possession of prohibited weapons, carrying without lawful authority, and possession for a dangerous purpose. Distinguishing between these charges is a critical step for anyone navigating the criminal justice process.

Our latest blog post examines the different categories of weapons offences and the potential legal implications of these charges:

Weapons offences are treated seriously under Canadian criminal law. Charges related to weapons can arise in a wide range of circumstances, from possessing prohibited fi****ms to carrying everyday objects that police believe were intended to be used as weapons. Even individuals with no prior criminal...

Ontario is planning a massive expansion of jails over the next few decades, The Canadian Press has learned.The province’...
04/14/2026

Ontario is planning a massive expansion of jails over the next few decades, The Canadian Press has learned.

The province’s jails are bursting and have been significantly over capacity for years, with the situation worsening. Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers through freedom-of-information laws show.

https://ow.ly/mLmK50YISIZ

Ontario is planning a massive expansion of jails over the next few decades, The Canadian Press has learned.

A new study in PLOS One reveals that approximately 170,000 Canadian children experienced parental incarceration between ...
04/10/2026

A new study in PLOS One reveals that approximately 170,000 Canadian children experienced parental incarceration between 2015 and 2021. This first-of-its-kind data highlights a critical gap in social support systems and underscores the urgent need for targeted services to assist affected families:

The estimate comes from a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal PLOS One, tracking data from 5 provinces from 2015 to 2021.

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