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Defending Criminal Charges in Brampton and Peel Region
Criminal matters in Brampton are heard at the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse (7755 Hurontario Street), which serves Peel Region, including Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Knowing how the local Crown’s office and courts approach different charges matters — it shapes how we negotiate, when we push for a resolution, and when we take a matter to trial.
Every case starts the same way: we get the disclosure (the evidence the Crown intends to rely on), read it closely, and look for the weaknesses — a Charter breach during your arrest, a gap in the evidence, an unreliable identification, or a procedural error by police. From there we build a strategy around your facts, not a template.
What to Do If You’ve Been Charged in Brampton
The hours after an arrest matter. A few steps protect you:
- Say as little as possible. You have the right to remain silent. Politely decline to give a statement until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
- Exercise your right to counsel. You are entitled to speak with a lawyer without delay — use it.
- Write down what happened while it’s fresh: times, officers, what was said, and any witnesses.
- Don’t contact the complainant if there’s a no-contact condition — a breach is a new charge.
- Call a criminal defence lawyer before your first court date so a strategy is in place from the start.
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Why Clients Choose Costa Law Firm?
Costa Law Firm has defended criminal cases in the Greater Toronto Area since 1993 and is a 10-time Top Choice Award winner for criminal law in Toronto. When you work with us, you get:
- Experience that spans the full range of charges — from first offences to serious indictable matters.
- A defence built on your facts — we review disclosure line by line and identify Charter and evidentiary issues.
- Clear communication — you’ll understand your options, the likely outcomes, and the strategy at each stage.
- 24/7 access for emergencies — bail hearings and urgent matters don’t wait for business hours.
Criminal Charges We Defend in Brampton
Strategic Criminal Defence Representation in Brampton
We represent clients across the full range of criminal offences. Select a charge to learn more, or call us to discuss your specific situation.
Bail Hearing & Bail Review
If you or a family member has been held for a bail hearing, time is critical. We prepare a release plan, line up sureties, and argue for your release. If bail was already denied, a bail review may be available where there was an error in the original decision, a material change in circumstances, or new information.
Impaired Driving & DUI
Impaired driving and “over 80” charges are among the most common offences in Ontario and carry mandatory penalties — fines, a licence suspension, and a criminal record on a first conviction. We scrutinize the traffic stop, the breath or blood testing procedure, and the officer’s grounds for the demand, because errors in any of these can be the difference in your case.
Assault & Domestic Assault
Assault charges range from a simple altercation to aggravated assault and domestic-related allegations. Domestic matters move quickly and often carry a no-contact order that can separate you from your home and family even before trial. We act fast to protect your rights and, where appropriate, work toward release conditions that let you get back to your life.
Drug Offences
Possession, trafficking, and production charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act carry serious consequences. We examine how the evidence was obtained — search warrants, vehicle searches, and detention — since a Charter breach can lead to key evidence being excluded.
Fraud & Theft
Fraud and theft cases turn on detailed financial records and disclosure that can run to thousands of pages. We review the evidence methodically, identify what the Crown can and cannot prove, and pursue resolutions that protect your record and, where possible, keep you out of custody.
Weapons & Firearms Offences
Weapons and firearms charges carry the risk of mandatory minimum sentences. We review the legality of the search and seizure, the chain of possession, and the strength of the Crown’s evidence.
Sexual Assault & Sexual Offences
These are among the most serious charges a person can face, with life-altering consequences. Our defence is thorough, discreet, and respectful — carefully testing the evidence, the reliability of statements, and the disclosure while protecting your rights at every stage.
Bail, Break & Enter, Traffic & Pardons
We also handle break and enter, Highway Traffic Act offences, dangerous driving, and record suspension (pardon) applications to help you move past an old conviction.
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1015 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1M1
Phone: (416) 535-6329
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