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All out is our approach to each case
Because we know what is at stake for our client
We defend people charged with criminal offences across Toronto and Ontario — from domestic assault and impaired driving to trafficking, sexual assault, aggravated assault, and murder. Founded by Ryan Handlarski — who graduated cum laude from the University of Ottawa and worked at one of the most prestigious criminal law firms in Canada before opening this practice — RH Criminal Defence has successfully defended hundreds of clients and represented people at every level of court in Ontario.
We believe everyone charged with a criminal offence deserves a strong and thorough defence, regardless of the nature of the charges. We are committed to providing a vigorous defence and being accessible to our clients at every step of the legal proceedings.
Practice Areas
Areas of expertise
Driving Offences
If you have been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle (DUI), having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood (Over 80), failing to provide a breath sample or dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, the consequences of
Fraud
Being convicted of fraud can have a detrimental impact on a person’s livelihood. In almost any regulated profession, all crimes of dishonesty must be disclosed and can lead to a person losing or being denied certification in his or her chosen
Sexual Offences
Sexual assault is one of the most stigmatizing offences in the Criminal Code. This is very unfortunate because some allegations of sexual assault are actually quite minor, but nevertheless a conviction carries a terrible stigma. Most cases of sexual
Domestic Assault
Charges of domestic assault can have a devastating impact on the accused person. Often, charges are accompanied by bail conditions that make life impossible, particularly when children are involved. I have argued numerous bail reviews to relax
Drug Offences
If you have been charged with an offence contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, it is vital to retain counsel and speak to a criminal lawyer immediately
Theft
Charges of theft are often accompanied by charges of possession of property obtained by crime. There is a threshold in the Criminal Code where charges of theft are proceeded with more seriously after the amount allegedly stolen is over $5,000
Weapons Offences
The definition of weapons in the Criminal Code is extremely broad and there are various offences that a person can be charged with that reflect the breadth of this (assault with a weapon, possession of dangerous weapons). However, no weapons offences
Breaches of Court Orders
Persons who find themselves charged with a criminal offence, or who have been convicted of a criminal offence, often find themselves a target of the police and the courts
Violent Offences
Violent offences often carry very significant jail terms upon conviction and are some of the most stigmatizing charges in the Criminal Code. I have experience defending accused persons charged with
Robbery
Robbery is one of the most serious offences in the Criminal Code to be charged with, particularly when the robbery is alleged to involve a weapon, such as a firearm
In Their Words
What clients say
“Ryan Handlarski is the truth”
“Ryan Handlarski is simply a phenomenal lawyer”
“Ryan became a ray of light in the darkness”
“Ryan Handlarski is nothing but professional”
In the Press
Latest Media from RH Criminal Defence
Founding Counsel
RYAN HANDLARSKI
FIERCE DEFENCE OF INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL OFFENCE
Ryan continues to defend individuals charged with a range of offences, from less serious charges such as domestic assault and impaired driving to very serious offences such as trafficking cocaine, sexual assault and sexual interference, break and enter, aggravated assault and murder. Ryan has successfully defended hundreds of individuals and has represented people at every level of court in Ontario. He believes that every individual charged with a criminal offence deserves a thorough and vigorous defence and deserves to have a lawyer that is accessible to explain the criminal justice process at every step of the proceedings.
Track Record
Notable Successes
Every case is different and the following examples are not indicative of what will happen in your case. Our office frequently gets criminal charges withdrawn, but all the examples below are of successes that occurred after a contested proceeding.
R v. A.D.
Client was charged with first-degree murder in a shooting that occurred in Toronto. After a five-week trial by judge and jury in Toronto, A.D. was found not guilty.
R v. I.C.
Client was charged with sexual assault in Newmarket. After a one-week trial by judge and jury, the accused was found not guilty.
R v. T.F.
Client was charged with robbery with a firearm. The accused was found not guilty following an 8-day trial in Milton. The judge found the identification evidence was not
R v. H.S.
Client was charged with trafficking 10 kilograms of cocaine in Toronto. Following a judge and jury trial in Toronto, the accused was acquitted of all charges.
R v. T.F.
Client was charged with trafficking fentanyl and uttering a forged document in Newmarket. Following a trial by judge and jury, the client was found not guilty of trafficking
R v. M.C.
Client was charged with possession of a loaded, prohibited firearm. Following a trial in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, he was found not guilty.
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