Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Nicholas Charitsis offers experienced representation in impaired driving, assault, and fraud cases. Known for his focused approach, he works closely with clients to explain the legal process, assess evidence, and build a thorough defence to protect their rights.

Nicholas Charitsis focuses his practice on representing clients charged with criminal motor vehicle offences and other serious Criminal Code charges. Nick works to provide every client with a full, vigorous defence.

He is a tireless advocate for his clients. He prepares meticulously and pursues every case with passion, fearlessness and intelligence.

An Experienced Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Protecting Your Rights

Nick Charitsis has appeared as lead counsel in thousands of contested criminal trials, quasi-criminal and regulatory matters.

For many years now, the focus of Nick’s practice has been defending individuals charged with the most serious criminal driving offences and other charges under the Highway Traffic Act. He also has significant experience representing clients in bail hearings, domestic assault and sexual assault cases.

Why Criminal Driving Charges Are Their Own Discipline

A drinking-and-driving charge is not a simple case with a simple defence.

These files turn on technical evidence most criminal matters never involve – breath testing device calibration and maintenance records, the timing of the demand, whether the officer had reasonable grounds, and disclosure that often has to be pressed for. There are also consequences that run parallel to the criminal charge: licence suspension, the Ignition Interlock program, and insurance implications that outlast the court process.

A Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer who handles these charges regularly knows which records to request and where the technical weaknesses in a Crown case tend to sit.

Defending Charges Such as:

• Domestic Assault
• Sexual Assault
• Bail Hearings
• Refuse Breath Sample
• Impaired Driving
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• Driving over 80mgs
• Dangerous Driving
• Stunt Driving
• Careless Driving
• Fail to Remain Accident
• Fraud
• Weapon Charges
• Young Offenders

Professional Memberships

• The Law Society of Ontario
• Canadian Bar Association
• Criminal Lawyers Association
• Peel Law Association
• York Lawyers Association

What Happens After You’re Charged

A criminal charge in Toronto moves through predictable stages, and knowing them reduces some of the uncertainty.

After arrest you are either released with conditions or held for a bail hearing. Disclosure – the Crown’s evidence – follows, though rarely all at once, and reviewing it is where a defence actually takes shape. Then come Crown pre-trials, judicial pre-trials, and only after that a trial date.

Most matters resolve before trial. That is not a failure of the process; it is the process working as intended once both sides have seen the evidence — and a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer can tell you early which outcome is realistic in your case.

Your First Court Date

A first appearance is usually administrative. You are not entering a plea and nothing is decided that day.

Clients are often surprised by how little happens and how long the day takes. Having counsel appear on your behalf can mean not attending at all for routine dates.

A Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Available 24/7

Arrests do not keep business hours. Nick can be reached 24/7, which matters most in the window right after a charge – before a bail hearing, before a statement is given, before decisions get made without counsel.

Charged? Consult a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Today

Being charged by the police does not automatically make you guilty.

You are not guilty until a judge says you are guilty. Being charged, being arrested, going to court – it is all a very stressful experience. Do not go through this process without the guidance and protection of an experienced criminal defence lawyer.

Nick will walk you through the process in a compassionate and professional manner.

Contact Nick Charitsis

Call Nick at 416-731-7113 or email nick@charitsislaw.com.

Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Nicholas Charitsis offers experienced representation in impaired driving, assault, and fraud cases. Known for his focused approach, he works closely with clients to explain the legal process, assess evidence, and build a thorough defence to protect their rights. Nicholas Charitsis focuses his practice on representing clients charged with criminal motor vehicle […]