Regulatory Offences

Burokas Law represents clients investigated or charged in relation to a regulated industry or profession. This includes offences under a regulator's "home" statue (ex. Liquor Licence Act), the Consumer Protection Act, or the Criminal Code. Some common charges include:

• Acting while unregistered/unlicensed;
• Unlawfully using professional designations;
• Falsifying or furnishing false documents;
• Unfair business practices (Consumer Protection Act), and;
• Fraud, theft, using forged documents (Criminal Code).

Michael has experience defending clients at the Ontario Court and Superior Court of Justice. It's imperative individuals and businesses being investigated or charged seek legal advice immediately to ensure their rights and interests are best protected.

For regulators, Burokas Law offers extensive experience prosecuting regulatory offences at Provincial Offences Court all over Ontario. Michael is able to conduct complex multi-party prosecutions from investigative advice to conducting trials. He will work with a regulator's staff to put forward the strongest case possible while respecting the constitutional rights of the accused.