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Has a loved one been charged and taken into custody but not released?
An accused often has certain rights to liberty during the legal proceedings. The presumption of innocence is an important principle in Canadian Law. Call Steve to see if a bail hearing can be set to argue for their release.
Under the Criminal Code, the accused has the right to a bail hearing within 24 hours of being arrested if a judge is available, or as soon as possible if one isn't.
Your loved one has the right to speak with their lawyer.
Steve will assist in planning and presenting your bail plan to the court. These details are vital to instill confidence to the court when deciding an accused's release. A successful bail plan can have a variety of demonstrable elements of supervision, accountability, pledge, checkpoints, and other release conditions. A creative plan can be the difference between liberty and being in custody for the duration that your case is in the legal system.
At the bail hearing Steve has repeatedly demonstrated his persuasiveness in securing his client's release. Steve will argue before the court and present comprehensive plans backed with case law to convince the court to make the release order.
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Steve has always had an interest in defending those in their time of need. As a Criminal Defense Lawyer, he takes great pride in passionately advocating for his clients and embraces a hard-won fight. Steve possesses a strong work ethic and knows from experience that hard work wins out at the end of the day. Steve earned his Juris Doctor at Bond University concurrent with his Master of Business Administration at the Australian Institute of Business. While in Australia he also worked as a clerk in both Criminal Law and Commercial Litigation Law firms.
Steve is in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers Association and takes pride in being up to date on Criminal Law issues. Steve obtained his Bachelor of Arts with Honors from York University prior to entering law school.
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Steve was a great lawyer, he was ready to work on my problems for me right away! I appreciate how fast and easy the consultation took, thank you Steve! Extremely professional.
The best person ever. Save me my life. Thank you.
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I was thoroughly impressed with Steve Norton. Very sharp, professional, about his wits, clearly good at his job and takes care of his clients. Example of a lawyer you want to keep in your corner.
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Great service. Impressed with the result and client (my) time spent. Thank you Steve!
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Latest Bail Updates
New Mandatory Bail Conditions: Weapons Bans, Curfews and Area Restrictions
October 1, 2026
Bill C-14 tells courts to impose or consider specific conditions for certain charges. Here is what to expect if a loved one is released.
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September 15, 2026
Ontario now requires sureties to keep their information current and has new tools to collect forfeited bail. Here is what anyone stepping forward should know.
Read more Ontario cash depositOntario's Cash Bail Deposit Rule — and Why It Is On Hold
September 3, 2026
From August 17, 2026 Ontario required the full bail amount to be deposited within two business days of release. On August 31 a judge paused the rule.
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