Burlington criminal defence — Halton coverage, handled personally.

Burlington or Hamilton — which court?

Burlington borders Hamilton at Aldershot and across the Burlington Bay Skyway, and the location of the alleged offence decides the court. A charge laid in Burlington by Halton Regional Police goes to the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton; an incident across the line is prosecuted in Hamilton. Aaron appears in both, so a client charged on different sides of the boundary keeps one lawyer — see our Hamilton page. Stops on the QEW and the 403 near the Skyway are worth checking closely for exactly where they took place.

Criminal charges versus provincial offences

Burlington’s QEW, 403 and 407 junction and the Plains Road corridor generate plenty of driving cases, and not all are criminal. Impaired operation and dangerous driving are Criminal Code offences heard in Milton. Stunt driving and careless driving are Highway Traffic Act matters that proceed in provincial offences court, yet they can carry roadside suspensions, impoundment and insurance fallout. Our stunt driving guide covers that track, and our driving offences page covers the rest.

How the Milton process unfolds

After release, the first appearance in Milton deals with initial disclosure. The defence then requests missing material — in-car camera footage, breath-instrument records, 911 calls — and meets the Crown. A judicial pre-trial follows before a trial is scheduled. Issues identified early, such as delay in giving you access to counsel, shape every later step.

Halton disclosure usually arrives electronically, and Aaron reviews it with the client by video so that any decision about resolution or trial is made with the full picture. Where the evidence depends on breath testing, he examines the timing of the samples, the observation period, and whether the instrument was operated by a qualified technician.

First steps, and how Aaron handles out-of-town files

In the first two days, keep every document, follow your conditions exactly, and avoid discussing the case by text or on social media, and speak to Aaron before giving any statement to an insurer. Then call Aaron, who works from North York and handles most Burlington files through video consultations and remote disclosure review. He attends routine dates as counsel where permitted and appears in person in Milton for bail, pre-trials and trial.