Breach & Fail to Comply
Undertaking, release order and probation breaches.

People released after an arrest are usually placed on conditions — a fixed address, no contact with certain people, stay-away terms, or reporting to police. An alleged breach can lead to a new charge under section 145 of the Criminal Code, and it can affect bail on every other case.
To convict, the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were bound by the condition and that you knowingly and voluntarily did what it prohibited, without lawful excuse.
- Whether the condition actually applied and was clear
- Knowledge, voluntariness and any lawful excuse
- How a new breach allegation affects bail on the original charge
- Resolution options that limit further damage to your record
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