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  Effective January 1, 2020 Ontario is increasing the maximum claim that can be filed in the Small Claims Court from $25,000 to $35,000!  This will significantly increase the public’s [...]

Have you been charged with a speeding offence and don’t know what to do? Call us at SW Legal Services and receive a free consultation. We can go over your ticket and explain the process we [...]

Have you been charged with an offence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act or any other offence related to hunting or fishing? Did you know penalties can range up to $25,000, jail time or [...]

It’s the time of year when a homeowner’s thoughts turn to renovation and landscaping projects. Nothing fills the dockets of Small Claims Courts throughout Ontario like disputes arising from these [...]

This is just a friendly reminder to everyone that SW Legal Services doesn’t just represent clients for traffic tickets.  We specialize in a number of practice areas.  On a daily basis we [...]

Every day while sitting in court , I over hear the prosecutor talking to a member of the public about their driving charges.  How could you not? The room is small and the prosecutors tend to have [...]

With the hot housing market and end of school season, there are a lot of people on our roads moving.  Did you know that there is a charge under the Highway Traffic Act for insecure loads?  People [...]

Spring has officially arrived and so has the warmer temperatures.  With an up and down winter that saw a lot of snow in some places and virtually nothing south of the GTA, we are glad to say good [...]

Distracted driving remains the number one driving problem in Ontario.  According to the OPP, inattentive drivers were responsible for the highest number of lives lost in collisions, for a fourth [...]

As much as you would love for it to be over, winter will continue to be around for at least several more weeks. Cleaning off your vehicle and all windows is highly recommended so you can see all [...]