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

When you purchase this on-demand product, you will receive access to the recording approximately one week following the live program date. If you wish to view the program live, please purchase the live online product here.

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