It is very important to remember two fundamental principles in criminal law:

1. You are innocent until proven guilty; Innocence and guilt are legal terms; they have nothing to do with whether you have actually committed a crime. The Crown must prove that you are guilty within the rules of evidence and the law.

2. The crown must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. This is a very difficult hurdle for the crown to overcome. Proof on a balance of probabilities is not enough. That is why one may be found innocent on criminal charges and yet lose in a civil lawsuit.

If you are facing criminal charges, the wise course of action is to hire a caring, competent experienced criminal lawyer with knowledge of the law and the Ontario Court System.