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Arun S. Maini, lawyer and founder of The Defence Group, has practised criminal law since 1995. He’s a graduate of the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University Law School. After completing his articles at a Bay St. law firm, Mr. Maini joined the federal Department of Justice as a prosecutor of drug trafficking, tax evasion, and immigration fraud cases in Toronto, Brampton and Vancouver. In 1999, Mr. Maini transferred to the provincial Crown attorney’s office in Brampton, where he prosecuted a wide range of criminal offences, from theft to murder. In 2003, Mr. Maini left the government to establish The Defence Group. Mr. Maini handles all criminal offences and regulatory prosecutions.

Over more than 25 years as a criminal lawyer, Mr. Maini has prosecuted and defended hundreds of criminal cases, and has extensive jury trial experience. Mr. Maini has also lectured at The Advocates’ Society and has taught advocacy at the Law Society and Osgoode Hall Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy program. Maini appears occasionally in the media to comment on criminal law – see examples from the CBC, the Toronto Star, and the National Post.

The SCC Tells The Truth To Former PM Harper

The SCC Tells The Truth To Former PM Harper

Posted By on 27-04-2016

Former Prime Minister Steven Harper used policy to win votes. He did so with foreign policy, and with the justice system, among others. READ MORE

What Is A Rape Shield Law?

What Is A Rape Shield Law?

Posted By on 08-03-2016

What is a rape shield law? READ MORE

What Do Jian Ghomeshi And Steven Avery Have In Common?

What Do Jian Ghomeshi And Steven Avery Have In Common?

Posted By on 29-02-2016

We have all recently followed with fascination the sexual assault trial of former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi, and the stunning revelations during... READ MORE

Lawyers In Lockdown

Lawyers In Lockdown

Posted By on 22-02-2016

Recently, two Toronto criminal lawyers have learned the hard way to walk in their clients’ shoes. READ MORE

Myths And Stereotypes About Sexual Assault Cases

Myths And Stereotypes About Sexual Assault Cases

Posted By on 01-02-2016

There has been much discussion in the media recently, as a result of the trial of Jian Ghomeshi, about whether further limits should be placed on the... READ MORE

Justice For Sammy? The Forcillo Verdict

Justice For Sammy? The Forcillo Verdict

Posted By on 04-01-2016

The jury rendered an unusual verdict in the trial of police constable James Forcillo. But was it a just verdict? It was. READ MORE

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