A Paralegal may assist you as follows:
A paralegal can represent you in the Ontario Court of
Justice, under the Provincial Offences Act for charges like
speeding or trespassing. They can also represent you in
matters related to:
➤ Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
➤ Liquor Licence Act
➤ Environmental Protection Act
➤ Occupational Health and Safety Act
➤ Blind Persons Rights Act
➤ Municipal by-laws
Criminal Offences
Paralegals can represent you in the Ontario Court of Justice if you are
charged with a minor criminal offence, as long as the
maximum term of imprisonment for the offence is not
more than six months. Examples of this type of offence
include causing a disturbance and harassing phone calls.
They also include theft under $5,000, and assault and
mischief to private property, if the Crown Attorney
elects to proceed by way of summary conviction, which
is a less serious method of proceeding.
Small Claims Court
A paralegal can help with all matters in Small Claims Court.
A paralegal can also assist you if you have a matter before the
Landlord and Tenant Board, or most of other tribunal established
by provincial or federal governments.
The following are examples of some tribunals:
➤ Landlord and Tenant Board (for rent disputes)
➤ Financial Services Commission of Ontario (for Statutory
Accident Benefits Schedule claims – car accidents)
➤ Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
(for on-the-job associated injuries)
➤ Social Benefits Tribunal (if you are entitled to
government assistance through programs like the
Ontario Disability Support Program)
➤ Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
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