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1. www.justice.gc.ca › trial-procesTrial - Canadian Victims Bill of Rights - justice.gc.ca

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   Nov 15, 2024 · The Court will dismiss the charge if it finds that there is not enough evidence to send the case to trial. The Court commits the accused person to trial if there is enough evidence to support a trial, and if the accused pleads not guilty, the Court sets a trial date.

2. www.kruselaw.ca › faqs › generalDifferences Between Dropped and Dismissed Charges in Ontario ...

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   Jul 21, 2023 · In Canada, normally a not guilty plea is entered at the start of your preliminary hearing or trial which occurs many months after your first court appearance. Charges can be withdrawn or dropped by the Crown at any time in the process.

3. www.justice.gc.ca › eng › cj-jpEntering a plea and plea agreements - Canadian Victims Bill ...

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   Jul 7, 2021 · If the accused person pleads not guilty, the Court will set a trial date. If the crime is an indictable offence, the Court may also set a date for a preliminary hearing (if one has been requested) to decide whether there is enough evidence to support sending the case to trial.

4. www.northtorontolawyers.ca › failure-to-respond-toUncontested trial can leave a party with prejudicial result

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   Feb 28, 2023 · Under Rule 10 (1) of the Ontario Family Law Rules, a respondent has 30 days to file an Answer after receiving a family court application. If a respondent does not serve and file an answer, the consequences in Rule 1 (8.4) apply, which means that: A date may be set for an uncontested trial of the case.

5. justice.gc.ca › eng › csj-sjcCivil and criminal cases - About Canada's System of Justice

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   Nov 15, 2024 · There may be a preliminary hearing before a trial, during which a judge examines the case to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed with the trial. If the judge decides there is not enough evidence, the case will be dismissed.

6. www.legalaid.on.ca › faq › criminal-charge-processCriminal charge process – Legal Aid Ontario

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   If you have decided not to get a lawyer, you will have to tell the court if you are: pleading guilty; setting a trial date; Judicial Pre-Trial. If you don’t have a lawyer and you’re not sure about pleading guilty or going to trail, it might be a good idea to a pre‑trial in closed court (meaning only you, the judge and the Crown will be ...

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   What happens if a case is not sent to trial?

   • The Court will dismiss the charge if it finds that there is not enough evidence to send the case to trial. The Court commits the accused person to trial if there is enough evidence to support a trial, and if the accused pleads not guilty, the Court sets a trial date.

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   What happens if a criminal case goes to trial?

   • If the case goes to trial and you are found guilty, you may file an appeal. In rare circumstances, the appeal court may acquit you of criminal charges. In other words, the appeal court may dismiss the charges. More commonly, the appeal court may order a retrial.

   Differences Between Dropped and Dismissed Charges in Ontario | Kruse

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   What happens if there is no evidence before a trial?

   • Have a judge alone hear the case in superior court. There may be a preliminary hearing before a trial, during which a judge examines the case to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed with the trial. If the judge decides there is not enough evidence, the case will be dismissed. Otherwise, the judge will order a full trial.

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   What happens if a judge finds you not guilty?

   • Assuming the judge agrees with the Crown that there is not sufficient evidence or there is a reasonable doubt, this means that the judge will find you not guilty and dismiss the charges against you. A lack of evidence or weak evidence against an accused is the most common reason for dismissing charges in the middle of a trial.

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   What happens if a trial is not contested?

   • A trial may proceed on an uncontested basis if a party fails to respond to the court application. And when individuals do not participate in their trial, they may face an order founded on incorrect information that does not meet their legal interests.

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   What happens if I plead not guilty?

   • If you have decided to plead not guilty, you move onto your trial date. This is when a judge decides if you are guilty or innocent. The Crown will first present evidence to try and prove that you are guilty of the charges. You have a right to present evidence as well, but you also have a right to remain silent throughout your trial.

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8. supremecourtbc.ca › criminal-law › before-trialPleading Guilty or Not Guilty | Supreme Court BC

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   If you plead “not guilty”, you can change your plea at any time up until a judge’s decision at trial. However, once you plead guilty it may be difficult to change your plea. You can ask to withdraw your guilty plea if you have not yet been sentenced, but the judge may refuse your request.