Arabic Criminal Lawyer in Burlington

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in Burlington, your case will be heard at the Milton courthouse, not in Burlington itself. That’s one of several things Burlington residents are often surprised by after an arrest. The criminal defence lawyers at Rashidy & Associates defend Burlington clients in criminal court, with a focus on protecting your record, your licence and your future. We serve clients in English and Arabic.

Call 905-361-9791 or book a consultation.

Where Burlington criminal cases are heard

• Criminal charges laid in Burlington by the Halton Regional Police Service or the OPP are heard at the Milton courthouse, in the Ontario Court of Justice or the Superior Court of Justice.
• Provincial offences, such as speeding, careless driving and most traffic tickets, are handled separately in Halton’s provincial offences court. These are not criminal charges. See Traffic Ticket Lawyers.
• Charges laid across the city line in Hamilton, including Waterdown, are heard in Hamilton, not Milton, even if you live in Burlington.

Knowing which court and which Crown’s office handles your case is the first step in planning your defence.

Driving charges on the QEW, 403 and 407

Burlington sits where the QEW, Highway 403 and Highway 407 meet, and a large share of criminal charges here involve driving:

• Impaired driving and over 80 (blood alcohol over the legal limit)
• Refusal to provide a breath or drug sample
• Drug-impaired driving, including cannabis
• Dangerous driving
• Stunt driving, which also carries immediate licence and vehicle impoundment under the Highway Traffic Act

Impaired driving charges come with an immediate roadside licence suspension, and a conviction brings a minimum one-year driving prohibition and a mandatory fine. These cases are highly technical. The legality of the stop, the timing of breath demands, the right to counsel and the approved instrument records can all make a difference. See our DUI lawyer page.

Other criminal charges we defend in Burlington

• Assault and domestic assault
• Sexual assault
• Theft, shoplifting and fraud
• Drug possession and trafficking
• Uttering threats and criminal harassment
• Breach of release orders and probation

What happens after a charge in Burlington

1. Arrest and release by Halton Regional Police or the OPP, or a bail hearing held by video.
2. First appearance at the Milton courthouse. We can often attend for you.
3. Disclosure, including in-car and booking video, breath test records and police notes.
4. Negotiation with the Halton Crown for a withdrawal, diversion or reduced charge where the evidence supports it.
5. Trial, with Charter applications to exclude improperly obtained evidence.

Why choose Rashidy & Associates

• Attendance at the Milton courthouse from our nearby Mississauga office.
• Detailed Charter defence for driving and search cases.
• English and Arabic service.
• In-house immigration expertise for non-citizens.
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a criminal courthouse in Burlington?

No. Criminal cases from Burlington are heard at the Milton courthouse. Provincial offences like traffic tickets are handled separately.

Is an impaired driving charge a criminal offence in Ontario?

Yes. Impaired driving and over 80 are Criminal Code offences. A conviction means a criminal record, a driving prohibition and a fine, as well as higher insurance.

I live in Burlington but was charged in Hamilton. Where is my case?

In Hamilton. Cases are heard in the jurisdiction where the offence is alleged to have happened, not where you live.

Can I keep my licence after a DUI charge in Burlington?

There’s an immediate roadside suspension, and a conviction brings a driving prohibition. In some cases, participation in the ignition interlock program can shorten the time you can’t drive. A lawyer can explain your options.

Do you meet Burlington clients in person?

Yes. We meet at our Mississauga office, by phone or by video, and attend court in Milton in person.

Speak to a Burlington criminal lawyer

Call 905-361-9791 or book a consultation. Service in English and Arabic.