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Nadia Chaabane Criminal Defence Lawyer

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(416) 839-0869 / (905) 924-0129

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    Nadia Chaabane is an established criminal defence lawyer, representing clients in Toronto and surrounding areas. She is known as a sharp and rigorous advocate for her clients, focusing on serious criminal matters with particular expertise in the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). She has built a strong reputation among clients and colleagues alike for her dedication and skill in the courtroom. With a proven track record of successes, Nadia is committed to excellence in the courtroom and the highest standard of legal representation.

    Nadia has a double major undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and obtained her law degree from the University of Birmingham Law School in the United Kingdom. She articled with a prominent criminal defence lawyer in Toronto on serious cases such as murder from the very beginning of her articles. After working as an associate for a couple years after her call to the bar, she opened her own practice in 2018 and hasn’t looked back since.

    Nadia has a special interest in Charter challenges across both serious adult and youth cases, and is regularly sought out by colleagues as a resource and panelist on YCJA-related matters. She is committed to advocating for fair and informed treatment within the justice system, and has built a specific and bespoke approach in representing young people.

    Beyond her legal practice, Nadia is a trusted community partner, contributing her time and experience as a board director to various organizations.

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    Bails

    A bail hearing can be a complex proceeding. It should be done cautiously and professionally. It is also important to consider that you could be on a bail for a long time. Strict bail conditions can also last a long time, especially if you are waiting for trial. If the charges are serious and you need to be on a surety bail, we will always make sure that your conditions can be as least restrictive as possible so that you can live your life. Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty.

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    Importing

    In most cases, people who are charged with importing have never been in trouble with the law before. The charge may come as a shock to a person traveling back to Canada. The charge is a serious one and requires a lawyer with special knowledge of this area of the law as there are certain defences that are unique to this charge. Many times there are human rights challenges, known as Charter challenges, that apply in these cases as well. Call us for your free consultation.

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    Youth

    Being a young adult can be difficult, stressful and confusing. The law recognizes this which is why youth charges are NOT like adult charges. For anyone under the age of 18, the governing legislation is the YCJA (Youth Criminal Justice Act). There are many useful tools to a defence lawyer tasked with youth charges that are not available to adults criminal charges. If you are a young person or have a child or youthful family member charged with a criminal offence, you are in great hands with Nadia as your lawyer as her practice centres on youth charges and she has a proven track record of incredible success in youth court. For youth charges, Nadia creates defences that are unique to each young person that she makes sure are rewarding and useful to them. She also spends time really getting to know the young person to help them and their families work through their challenges.

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    Drug Offences

    Drug charges can vary greatly depending on the drug and the quantity. A drug's suspected location can also attract a variety of different defences that a knowledgeable and strategic lawyer can leverage. The law in this area is also quickly evolving and you want to make sure you have a lawyer who knows how best to maneuver through it. Nadia also has specialized knowledge in the area of addictions, which may be relevant to assisting you in your particular case as the law in Canada often recognizes simple possession as a public health issue. Whether it is in a personal or commercial context, Nadia has had great success defending drug cases of all kinds.

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    Domestic Abuse

    Sometimes a verbal argument can get heated and someone calls the police for help. What you don't always expect is to be charged with assault as a result. Nadia has represented clients in dozens of these types of cases and continues to litigate them regularly with great success.

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    Violent Crimes

    Nadia has represented clients in various weapons-related offences and has a special interest in firearm offences. Whether it is robbery, aggravated assault, attempted murder or murder, Nadia's training and diligent hard work has led to great outcomes for clients charged with these offences. The time it takes for these charges to go to trial can be long, and Nadia is the best kind of lawyer you want alongside you during the wait.

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    Notable Cases

    R. V. K

    ROBBERY AND POSSESSION OF WEAPONS DANGEROUS

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. S

    THREATEN BODILY HARM, CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON, WEAPONS DANGEROUS, ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO RESIST, ROBBERY, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RECOGNIZANCE

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. L

    POSSESS SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE FOR TRAFFICKING CDSA 5(1), POSSESS SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE CDSA 4(1)

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. K

    ASSAULT

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. D

    OBSTRUCT JUSTICE X5

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. H

    ROBBERY

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. P

    POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING SCHEDULE I CDSA X

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. D

    POSSESSION OF RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED FIREARM, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE, CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON, UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION FIREARM

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. N

    ASSAULT, Fail To Comply with RECOGNIZANCE. ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT, FAIL TO COMPLY

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. W

    IMPORTING COCAINE CONTRARY TO SECTION 6(1) OF THE CDSA

    CHARGE STAYED AFTER SUCCESSFUL 11(B). Toronto, ON

    R. V. W

    POSSESS MARIHUANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING, POSSESS GHB FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING, CARE AND CONTROL EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE, CARELESS STORAGE OF FIREARM X7, POSSESS PROHIBITED DEVICE X3, POSSESS PROHIBITED FIREARM X10, POSSESS RESTRICTED FIREARM X2, POSSESS LOADED PROHIBITED FIREARM, POSSESS LOADED RESTRICTED FIREARM, POSSESS FIREARM OBTAINED BY CRIME X6.

    WORKED ON CASE WITH CO-COUNSEL WHO ARGUED MOTION. EVIDENCE EXCLUDED AFTER SUCCESSFUL CHARTER MOTION. Toronto, ON

    R. V. K

    ATTEMPTED MURDER

    Released Toronto, ON

    R. v. K

    Trafficking cocaine x2; possession of proceeds under x2; traffic firearm by offer

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. L

    SEXUAL ASSAULT, UTTERING THREATS TO CAUSE DEATH X2

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. K

    TRAFFICKING COCAINE X2, TRAFFICKING FIREARM

    CHARGES STAYED. Toronto, ON

    R. V. D

    ROBBERY WITH A WEAPON X2; CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON X2; POSSESSION WEAPONS DANGEROUS X2; THREATEN BODILY HARM X2; FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RECOGNIZANCE X4.

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. B

    ROBBERY WITH A FIREARM, DISGUISE WITH INTENT, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RECOGNIZANCE.

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. H

    ROBBERY WITH A PROHIBITED WEAPON

    FOUND NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL Toronto, ON

    R. V. V

    POSSESSION OF PROCEEDS OF CRIME OVER

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. R

    THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE, POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY OVER $5,000 X2, THEFT OVER $5, 000, BREACH RECOGNIZANCE.

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. P

    POSSESSION SCHEDULE I AND II SUBSTANCE

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. V. F

    ROBBERY WITH A FIREARM, DANGEROUS DRIVING X2, FLIGHT FROM POLICE X2, THEFT OVER X2, FTC RECOGNIZANCE

    RELEASED Toronto, ON

    R. V.

    ATTEMPTED MURDER

    RELEASED WITH BAIL PROGRAM Toronto, ON

    R. V. G

    BREACH OF LTSO ORDER X2. 5 PREVIOUS LTO BREACHES

    RELEASED Toronto, ON

    R. v. B

    FTC Probation x2, Robbery

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. K

    Traffic schedule I s. 5(1) CDSA, poss fentanyl for purpose of trafficking, contra s. 5(2) CDSA, poss crack cocain for trafficking, contra 5(2) CDSA, possession marijuana contra 4(1) CDSA, POSS CRACK COCAINE contra 4 (1) CDSA, POSS SCHEDULE I hydromorphone for purpose of trafficking contra 5(2) CDSA, POSS SCHEDULE I carfentanil for purpose of trafficking contra s 5(2) CDSA.

    Found NOT GUILTY after trial, found guilty after trial of simple possession schedule I, sentenced to a conditional discharge. Toronto, ON

    R. v. H

    Theft motor vehicle, FTC recognizance, Theft Under, Possession of property obtained by Crime over $5,000, Fraud under, use credit card obtained by offence, FTC recognizance, Prowl by night, Theft Under, Possession property obtained by crime Over $5,000, FTC recognizance

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. C

    Possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule I x2; Poss proceeds under

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. L

    Robbery

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. L

    Assault Causing Bodily Harm

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. M

    Attempt Break and Enter, Conspiracy to Commit Break and Enter into Dwelling

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. M

    Robbery with a Weapon, Fraud Under

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. V

    Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Weapon, Uttering Threats to Cause Death/Bodily Harm

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. J

    Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. F

    Assault, Carry Concealed Weapon, Fail To Comply with Recognizance, Possession of Weapons Dangerous, Robbery

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. W

    Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault with Weapon, Uttering Threats, Fail To Comply with Recognizance

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. W

    Fail To Comply with recognizance x 10- Escape lawful custody., Fail to attend court x2. Client sentenced to absolute discharge

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. L

    Robbery with a firearm

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. V

    Robbery, Assault with weapon, Weapons dangerous, Assault causing bodily harm, Breach recog (810 peace bond).

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. A

    Assault with a Weapon, Fail To Comply with Undertaking, Fail To Appear Court, Possession of Property Over $5,000 x2, Theft Motor Vehicle, Robbery, Robbery with Violence, Fail To Comply with Recognizance x3. All Withdrawn. Client pled guilty to possession under and theft.

    Received 6 month conditional discharge Toronto, ON

    R. v. B

    Assault with a Weapon, Assault

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. H

    Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Fail to Stop for police, dangerous driving, leave scene of accident, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 x2, fail to comply with recognizance.

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. H

    Uttering Threats to Cause Death/Bodily Harm

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. T

    Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, Robbery.

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. K

    Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Robbery

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. L

    Robbery with a weapon.

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. G

    Robbery with a firearm

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v P

    Robbery with a weapon, disguise with intent

    Withdrawn Toronto, ON

    R. v. S.-S

    Unauthorized possession of a firearm, Possession of a loaded firearm with ammunition , Careless storage of a firearm,Possess firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized , Possess firearm knowing the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed , Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized , Unauthorized possession of a firearm, Possession of a loaded firearm with ammunition , Careless storage of a firearm ,Possess firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized , Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized , Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I (Methamphetamine) , Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I (Crack cocaine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule II (Oxycontin) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule II (Oxycontin), Possession of Proceeds of Crime (under)

    Released on bail. First Remote Superior Court Bail Review. Toronto, ON

    R. v. W

    Robbery with a firearm x3, disguise with intent x 3, possession of prohibited firearm x3, possession restricted weapon x3, possession of firearm without license x3, possession firearm while prohibited x3, careless storage firearm, possession of ammunition, weapons dangerous.

    Released on bail Toronto, ON

    R.v. A

    Armed robbery, robbery x2, aggravated assault, FTC recognizance x2, Theft Motor Vehicle, Possession Over, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence.

    Released on bail Toronto, ON
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    Relentless defence, Creative solutions, Results

    Nadia Chaabane Criminal Defence Lawyer

    Free consultations / 24 hours a day

    (416) 839-0869 / (905) 924-0129

      Get a free consultation

      Free 30-60 minute consultation to discuss your case.

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