You’ve heard of road rage, what about commuter craze? In today’s post, we report how a Toronto area woman succumbs to her anger and throws her hot coffee at a fellow commuter.

The incident took place in Union Station, Toronto, as commuters rushed in every direction to get to work. Elementary school teacher, Michael Beline, and Sales Representative, Christine Bedford, were heading in the same direction to catch the GO train.

From the Metro:

“Suddenly, the two strangers were together in the crowd. Beline thinks he may have cut ahead of her. The next thing he remembers is her angry voice, saying, “Don’t you f—ing cut me off.” He turned toward the voice and the woman threw the contents of her coffee cup in his face.”

Beline suffered second-degree burns and Bedford pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm, a lesser offence than the aggravated assault charged she had originally faced.

“The judge accepted a joint recommendation for a suspended sentence, 12 months probation and restitution of $1,500 — part of which will go to Beline.”

If you’ve been charged with assault, Legal Action can help you avoid jail time and keep a clean record. For a free consultation, please contact one of our qualified, professional and fully-insured Toronto paralegal team today.

A recent article on the CityNews.ca website examined the case of Dale Lyle, a man who was so determined to fight a speeding ticket that he went to enormous lengths. Lyle is clearly not a man you want to irk. When most people get a speeding ticket, they simply pay it or ignore it. Not Lyle.

When the Bristol, England man got a ticket for speeding, he was not happy. Police claimed that he was caught on photo radar driving 160 kilometres an hour on a highway with a posted limit of 110. Lyle was incensed, claiming that his car at the time, a 14-year-old Honda civic, was physically incapable of driving 160 kilometres per hour. When police refused to believe him and drop the matter, Lyle retrieved his car, which he had already sold and hired a driving expert who drove the car at a local race track and confirmed that the vehicle would not speed past 136 kilometres per hour in any gear.

Many people would have stopped there. Lyle already had evidence that would help him fight his ticket, which threatened his perfect driving record and which could cost him $1700 CDN and a 6-month licence suspension. But Lyle was not entirely satisfied. He obtained the photo radar that supposedly showed his vehicle driving 160 kilometres an hour – something Lyle had already proven was impossible. On the video, Lyle noticed many vehicles speeding much more than he was and claims that police misidentified his car as the speeder.

After Lyle provided this evidence, local authorities dropped the ticket, citing “lack of evidence” as the official reason for not pursuing the case. Lyle is not satisfied, however, and told the U.K.’s Daily Mail newspaper in an interview that the system takes aim at motorists who have done nothing wrong, simply because most drivers will not go to great lengths to avoid tickets and will simply pay up. Lyle is now headed to court to try to get back the money — over $2,100 CND — he alleges he had to pay to prove his innocence in the first place.

As The Toronto Star has reported, OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino’s has lambasted Canadian society over the increased incidence of drinking and driving in his recent open letter to Ontario. Citing unsettling statistics and polls regarding the rising prevalence of drinking and driving, Fantino has chided the public’s seemingly tolerant attitude towards the crime, saying that fatalities caused by it should be as disdainful as murdering someone with a firearm. Not recognizing the severity of the crime, Fantino notes, is a major societal concern.

“I remain incredulous that, with all the knowledge, awareness, education and exposure dedicated to the prevention of this particular crime, Canadians have either tuned out the message or tuned themselves out of the problem in the misguided belief that the consequences of drunk driving will happen only to someone else,” Fantino wrote.

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Breaking down the process of small claims court in Southern Ontario:

The party that commences the claim is known as the “plaintiff”. Any claim may be commenced by filing a “Plaintiff’s Claim” with the court, with the required fee. This claim mentions a short summary of the facts relating to the case as well as the monetary value of the claim.

The supporting documents that the plaintiff intends to use to support the claim must also be filed with the first claim. The court clerk issues the claim once it has been properly filed along with all the supporting documents.

As Toronto paralegals, Legal Action can help you with this process in order to make sure there are no delays due to improper submission. Contact us to speak to legal representation.

Dangerous driving is defined as a method of driving that can be potentially harmful to people and property subject to the circumstances, and the nature and condition of the place where such driving takes place, as well as the amount of traffic at said time.

Dangerous driving convictions also result in a criminal record and a possible suspension of your driver’s license. While it might be impossible to completely do away with a dangerous driving charge, the lawyers and paralegals available at Legal Action’s Traffic Tickets Toronto team will try to get it eliminated, or failing that, they can certainly reduce the charge to one of careless driving that does not involve a criminal record or suspension of license.

Get Legal Action and contact one of our Toronto paralegals for a free consultation.

Drug possession or driving under the influence of drugs is a very serious crime and is very hard to defend because, unlike alcohol, the case is complicated by the fact that the mere possession of drugs is a criminal offense in itself. Also, unlike other charges, once convicted of drug charges, that conviction will become a permanent part of your record.

An arrest or conviction can lead to fines and imprisonment. To avoid the harshest punishments attributed with this charge, get legal help and consult Legal Action today.

Shoplifting is often considered the victimless crime, although stealing anything under $5000.00

can still land you with a criminal record. Allow Legal Action to ensure that you do not receive a criminal record for what is considered a petty crime. Penalties can include high fines, probation orders and possible jail for repeat offenders if convicted. Theft under $5000.00 is a common charge for this type of offence.

In most cases the problem is solved by providing the client with counseling to better themselves rather than going to jail or paying steep fines. Get legal help with Legal Action. Shoplifting charges can be handled by Legal Action without any problem.

Assault lawyers are specialists in helping people who have been charged with assault. Legal Action offers specialized services that not only help you avoid jail-time but also keep your record clean.

Right from the get-go, our legal counsel will be with you throughout your appearance in court (when required) and we shall be your guide through the whole legal process. We will provide you and your case the professional attention required because we know the law and how the legal system works.

There are different types of assaults that fall under the “assault charge” and will devise the best strategy to deal with your individual situation. Contact us to get your free consultation and let’s start working on your defense.

Under Canadian law, the result of a conviction in the case of drinking and driving (DUI/DWI) can be truly horrible. That is why we at Legal Action sincerely urge you to seek legal counsel before you plead guilty to any charge related to DUI/DWI. This is especially true for people who rely on driving as a livelihood because a conviction for impaired driving, driving over 80 milligrams, dangerous driving, and similar charges can result in a 1 year suspension of your driver’s license as well as a criminal record.

If your blood alcohol is over 80 milligrams (over .08) then you face serious challenges unless you hire a competent legal representative. Please contact us for a free consultation – we could be your legal help in your legal crisis!

The competent lawyers available through Legal Action will give your case the individual attention it needs in order to give you a quick hearing in cases of impaired driving charges. Our paralegal team arranges for detailed interviews with our available lawyers so you get to explain your case in full. The counsel will use this detailed information to compose your case before it ever reaches court.

Impaired driving lawyers are known to employ several strategies to help get their clients out of the trouble they are in. The best part is that competent counsel can make sure that you avoid the harsh penalties of a conviction of this charge.

Because Legal Action’s Toronto paralegals spend time on the smaller details of your case, we are able to present you with high quality legal representation for affordable prices. Contact us today for your legal help.