OBA Criminal Justice PROGRAM | On-Demand
Original Program Date: July 29, 2026

Get your practical overview of the life cycle of a criminal file, including important steps and decisions to be made on every criminal law matter. We’ll explore:

• Arrest, bail, and pre-trial detention;  
• First court appearance and subsequent “set date” appearances; 
• Disclosure process, including the Crown’s obligation and timing;  
• Client interview and client review of disclosure;  
• Crown pre-trial and judicial pre-trial;  
• The decision to proceed to trial or to resolve; 
• Hearings: preliminary inquiry, trial, guilty pleas and sentencing; and 
• Conclusion of a criminal law matter.  

PROGRAM CHAIR

Camilla Zhang, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

SPEAKERS

Jody Berkes, Berkes Law 
Terry L. Brandon, Brandon Law Professional Corporation