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At Edelson Law, we work tirelessly to defend your rights. While our team of lawyers has acted in some of the most high-profile cases in Ontario, we firmly believe that everyone is entitled to a vigorous legal defence. This means that whatever the charge is you are facing, we’re here to help.
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We understand how overwhelming being charged with a criminal offence can be and we are here for you at each stage in the process. We take pride in the personalized legal representation that we provide. We will actively work with you and for you to get you the best possible results.
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The lawyers at Edelson Law practice primarily in Ottawa and in the greater Eastern Ontario area, but offer discreet representation throughout the province. Where cases involve cross- jurisdictional, international, or border issues, we can make arrangements to appear in other provinces or countries too. The legal services that we provide include, but are not limited to:
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Why Do We Have the Presumption of Innocence? Famed American educator and diplomat Kingman Brewster once explained that the presumption of innocence, when approached in commonsense terms, “rests on that generosity of spirit which assumes the best, not the worst, of the stranger.” In Canada, we take this same approach. In fact, the presumption of innocence is not just a…
A Brief History of the Law Relating to Marihuana in Canada Before the Cannabis Act In the 1920s, the Canadian government criminalized cannabis (Opium and Narcotic Drug Act, 1923). In 1937, someone was arrested and charged with marihuana possession for the first time in Canadian history. The message at the time was clear: marihuana was not just bad, it was…