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Pre-trial advocacy is essential to moving your criminal matter forward and engaging in resolution discussions with the Crown, which is called a Crown Pre-trial (CPT). It is a confidential meeting between the Crown and defence counsel. Typically, these resolution discussions centre around finding a middle ground between the Crown’s screening position and the defence position, which may include the withdrawal of charges, guilty pleas on certain conditions and to certain charge(s), or diversion options to specialized courts and programs.
If your matter is not resolved at the CPT stage, in most circumstances, a Judicial Pre-trial (JPT) is required. It is the next step to explore resolution options, streamline the issues before trial, and case manage the proceeding. A JPT is a confidential meeting between the Crown, defence, and a judge.
CPTs and JPTs are billed separately. They are distinct legal services provided at different times, each requiring diligent preparation by your lawyer.
Some trials may involve greater complexity. Once the trial time estimate is determined and the legal issues are identified, additional steps—such as a pre‑trial motion or application—may be required. These steps are billed separately from CPTs and JPTs for the same matter. Please see “Pre-trial Motions & Applications” for a quoted fee.
*The quoted fee is subject to change based on complexity, number of charges, and availability of disclosure. Disbursements are not included and will be billed separately.
**A 50% deposit is required prior to commencement of services.
***All legal services and some disbursements are subject to the 13% HST.
Pre-trial advocacy is essential to moving your criminal matter forward and engaging in resolution discussions with the Crown, which is called a Crown Pre-trial (CPT). It is a confidential meeting between the Crown and defence counsel. Typically, these resolution discussions centre around finding a middle ground between the Crown’s screening position and the defence position, which may include the withdrawal of charges, guilty pleas on certain conditions and to certain charge(s), or diversion options to specialized courts and programs.
If your matter is not resolved at the CPT stage, in most circumstances, a Judicial Pre-trial (JPT) is required. It is the next step to explore resolution options, streamline the issues before trial, and case manage the proceeding. A JPT is a confidential meeting between the Crown, defence, and a judge.
CPTs and JPTs are billed separately. They are distinct legal services provided at different times, each requiring diligent preparation by your lawyer.
Some trials may involve greater complexity. Once the trial time estimate is determined and the legal issues are identified, additional steps—such as a pre‑trial motion or application—may be required. These steps are billed separately from CPTs and JPTs for the same matter. Please see “Pre-trial Motions & Applications” for a quoted fee.
*The quoted fee is subject to change based on complexity, number of charges, and availability of disclosure. Disbursements are not included and will be billed separately.
**A 50% deposit is required prior to commencement of services.
***All legal services and some disbursements are subject to the 13% HST.