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Peace Bonds, Discharges and Suspended Sentences

With a peace bond (s.810 or Common Law), there is no admission of guilt or wrongdoing. It is merely an agreement of certain facts relating to the incident and a promise to keep the peace with another party. If a person is to plead ‘guilty’, a discharge is the most favourable sentence that one can […]

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Da Chip

Unfortunately, I was in Paris while the Raptors won the NBA Finals, but I got to rep them nonetheless while I was there. My experiences during my trip to France greatly aided my understanding of criminal law and offered a new perspective. I am now back and ready to help those that want to help […]

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Legal Aid Cuts

Doug Ford’s Conservative government has severely slashed the Legal Aid budget in the province of Ontario. This has affected many services that both clients and Legal Aid staff may have taken for granted in the past. As well, it’s clear that less Legal Aid certificates will be issued in the future. The government may be […]

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The Journey Begins

The right guide can help you through rough terrain. The Journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. — Lao Tzu For those caught up in the criminal justice system, it often seems a daunting task to find a way out. This is primarily why I started bonsulaw.com, as a venture to aid those […]

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