Municipal Bylaw Offences Involve Concerns Ranging From Animal Control Issues, Building Permit Failures, Noise Violations, among other things

How Do I Fight a Bylaw Offence?

A Bylaw Charge Is Often Fought In a Process Similar to Fighting a Traffic Ticket. While It Is Impossible to Guarantee a Successful Defence, Diligently Reviewing the Evidence As Well As the Applicable Law May Reveal a Strong Defence Strategy.

A Helpful Guide On How to Determine Whether to Fight Municipal Bylaw Charges

Some people will say, "You can't fight City Hall!"  Of course, this is untrue; however, without skilled legal representation such as assistance from Benchmark Legal Offices, fighting city hall can indeed be a very difficult uphill battle.

Examples of cases involving municipal by-law offences which Benchmark Legal Offices may be able to provide legal help include:

1. The erecting of signage without a permit, see: R. (City of Hamilton) v. Ellis, 2010 ONCJ 217;
2. The improper cutting or removal of trees, see: R. (County of Elgin) v. Nirta, 2012 ONCJ 629;
3. The operating of a taxi without a license, see: R. (City of Toronto) v. Rainal, 2006 ONCJ 335;
4. The operating of a business contrary to proper zoning, see: R. (Municipality of Chatham-Kent) v. Benoit, 2004 ONCJ 446; and
5. The permitting of, or failure to prevent, touching between patrons and exotic dancers, see: R. (City of Toronto) v. Zanzibar, 2007 ONCJ 4012

With literally hundreds of by-laws applicable within each Ontario municipality, keeping up with all the various by-law offences can be next to impossible; accordingly, if you, or your business, is charged with a by-law offence, hire Benchmark Legal Offices for your representation.

Benchmark Legal Offices fights by-law charges for clients located in Hamilton, Brantford, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, among other places!