Breach of Probation / Bail Conditions
Defence for alleged breaches of probation, bail, and other court-ordered conditions.
Call 24/7 · 519-977-5407Understanding breach allegations
Failing to comply with bail conditions or a probation order is a separate criminal charge — one that can land you back in custody and make future release harder, all on top of whatever the original matter was. Courts see compliance as a measure of trustworthiness, so breaches carry weight beyond their apparent size.
Yet many alleged breaches are technical, accidental, or the product of conditions that were unworkable from the start — a curfew that conflicts with a job, a residence condition after a household change. The law requires more than an innocent slip, and unrealistic conditions can and should be varied rather than repeatedly tripped over.
How We Defend
Contest the alleged breach — knowledge and a lawful excuse matter
Challenge how the breach was detected and proven
Apply to vary conditions that are unworkable or no longer necessary
Protect your position on the underlying charge — the two interact
Move quickly on release when a breach allegation puts you in custody
Every case turns on its own facts. Call 519-977-5407 for a confidential assessment of yours.
What To Expect
How your defence proceeds
Call — any hour
The phone is answered 24/7. If you or a family member has been arrested, the sooner we're involved, the more options you have.
Disclosure & review
We obtain the Crown's disclosure and go through it line by line — evidence, statements, procedure, and Charter issues.
Strategy
You get a straight assessment: the strengths, the risks, and the realistic paths — resolution, negotiation, or trial.
Resolution or trial
Whether it ends in a withdrawal, a negotiated outcome, or a verdict, your case is prepared as if it's going the distance.
Common Questions
Breach of Conditions: what people ask us
I missed my curfew by accident. Is that really a crime?
A breach generally requires knowing non-compliance without lawful excuse — genuine accident and reasonable excuse are defences. But take it seriously: even technical allegations affect future bail.
My conditions make it impossible to work. What can I do?
Conditions can be varied — by consent with the Crown or by application to the court. Varying an unworkable condition is far better than accumulating breach charges.
The answers above are general information about Ontario law, not legal advice about your situation. For advice on your case, call 519-977-5407.
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