Many people believe that offences that proceed before the Provincial Offences Court are minor in nature. In fact, some people refer to this Court as the "Highway Traffic Act" Court and still think it only deals with minor offences
such as parking and speeding tickets. Nothing could be further from the truth. Although it does deal with many speeding infractions it also has jurisdiction over offences pursuant to Environmental Statutes, Fish and Game legislation, Law Society Act Infractions and many more laws that are quasi criminal in nature. Available sentences include lengthy periods of incarceration and substantial monetary penalties. The Rules of Evidence and Procedure in this Court are strictly adhered to by the Jurist and the Presiding Justice of the Peace is well educated and experienced in all matters of Law and Procedure that come before this Court.

Even a conviction for a speeding offence can have serious consequences for an Individual including significant financial penalties and demerit points that may put their right to drive in jeopardy, not to mention an increase in insurance premiums. Offences such as Careless driving can lead to a licence suspension and if there was an accident involved, a plea of guilty can be used against you as an admission of liability in a civil court for damages to be levied against you personally. A conviction for Driving while under Suspension will lead to a further loss of driving privileges and can easily result in a jail term. Obviously, Highway Traffic Act charges can have serious consequences for the average citizen. Our Lawyers are well trained to deal with all matters under the Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and related Motor Vehicle Legislation. Do not walk into that courtroom alone, give us a call and we will be please to assist you.

Environmental statutes and regulations are a rapidly expanding area of the law, with many implications for both individuals and business owners. There are new requirements for environmental responsibility on Individuals and business owners alike that are onerous and demand the legal expertise of a qualified Lawyer. An experienced Lawyer can explain the effects and ramifications of these regulations on your home, cottage or business. In order to maintain compliance, you require sound and proper legal advice and experienced representation in Court should you have the unfortunate experience of going through a lengthy investigation or prosecution before the Courts. Let one of our experienced Lawyers guide you through the complicated maze of Environmental Legislation.

Shot a deer and thought it was a Buck but it turned out to be a Doe and you did not have a Doe Tag? Caught a fish and thought it was Pike but it turned out to be a Large Mouth Bass that you caught out of season? No one was looking so you thought you might take it anyway but then you get stopped by the Ministry of Natural Resources on your way home? Think a simple explanation will get you out of this situation? Think again. Conservation Officers have wide ranging powers of investigation. The penalties for such infractions can cost you a great deal of money by way of fine but could also lead to confiscation of your firearm, the motor vehicle or vessel that you used to transport the illegally obtained game and a lengthy suspension of your hunting or fishing privileges. Does not sound so simple now does it? The Lawyers at Kafka, Kort are not only well versed in hunting and fishing legislation but they are also up to date on the complex firearm laws. We hunt, we fish. We know how important these activities are to the avid outdoors person and we will do everything within the law to protect your rights and to preserve your passion for the outdoors.