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Goodman & Berman, Barristers—North York, Toronto
Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in all types of criminal cases. Your case isn’t handed off to a junior associate. You work directly with an experienced criminal defence lawyer from your first call through to the end of your matter.
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Charges We Defend
ASSAULT
Domestic, Aggravated, Bodily harm
DRUG OFFENCE
Possession for the purpose, Trafficking
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Sexual interference, Invitation to touch
THEFT OFFENCE
Over $5000, Under $5000
DRIVING OFFENCE
Impaired, DUI, Dangerous
FRAUD OFFENCE
Over $5000, Under $5000
Cases we have defended
A selection of matters handled by Goodman & Berman. Each case is unique — past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Acquitted at trial
CHARGE
Importation of a controlled substance — 1.3 kg heroin
Up to 14 years custody if convicted
One of the most serious drug importation matters our office has handled. The accused faced up to 14 years in custody. Following a full trial in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the accused was acquitted.
R. v. M.Z., [2018] O.J. No. 6874 SCJ
Not guilty — both accused
CHARGEs
Sexual assault & invitation to sexual touching
Lengthy prison sentence & lasting stigma if convicted
Our office represented two accused facing charges that carry serious prison time and profound personal consequences. Following a lengthy trial in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, not guilty verdicts were secured for both.
R. v. E.K.H., [2012] O.J. No. 1128 SCJ
Not guilty
CHARGE
Sexual assault
Domestic relationship
The accused faced a sexual assault charge arising in the context of a domestic relationship — a matter carrying serious personal and legal consequences. Following a full trial in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the accused was found not guilty.
R. v. D.M.C., [2015] O.J. No. 1324 SCJ
Charge withdrawn
CHARGE
Accessory after the fact to murder
The alleged offence had taken place nearly 30 years prior to the charge being laid — an exceptionally rare and complex matter. Following the preliminary hearing, the charge was withdrawn entirely.
R. v. D.B., 2019 (unreported) OCJ
Released on bail
CHARGE
Serious firearms offences
Our office brought a successful application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to have the detention order reviewed. The accused was released on bail — a significant result on serious gun charges.
R. v. P.P., [2020] O.J. No. 4491 SCJ
Found not guilty
CHARGE
Impaired driving & over 80
Our office brought a Charter application challenging the delay in the timing of the breath tests. The application was successful and the client was found not guilty.
R. v. D.G., 2018 (unreported) OCJ
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You’ll always know where your case stands
Criminal charges move quickly and the process can feel overwhelming. We make sure you understand every step — what’s happening, what’s coming next, and what we’re doing about it. You won’t be left wondering.
How it Works
1
Call Us
Free, confidential, no obligation
2
We review your case
Understand your charges & options
3
We defend you
Direct access to your lawyer throughout