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The Supreme Court's decision in R. v. Antic recentred the bail conversation on the ladder principle — release on the least onerous condition first. In practice, at busy courthouses like Brampton, sureties are still routinely proposed and still often expected.
When a surety helps
A surety is a person who pledges money and undertakes supervision. On serious charges, or where the accused has a criminal record, a well-prepared surety plan often turns a detention motion into a release order.
What a good release plan looks like
- One or two named sureties with the ability to supervise.
- Realistic, enforceable conditions (curfew, no-contact, residence).
- A plan for how bail money will be paid if forfeited.
What we do
We review the disclosure, meet the proposed surety before the hearing, prepare a written release plan, and present it in court.