Provincial Offences Act: Key Insights

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August 26, 2025 at 9:00am EST

$150

5 hours

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SUMMARY

This online workshop will provide practical advice for paralegals practicing in offences under the Provincial Offences Act, with a focus on Highway Traffic Act matters. In addition to discussing practical tips and best practices, the presenter(s) will review the main elements of both pre-trial and trial preparation.

Includes:

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Overview of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Included Offences Under the POA
  • Traffic Violations: Speeding, improper use of a turn signal, parking violations
  • Environmental Offences: Littering, improper disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Municipal Bylaws: Noise violations, waste disposal regulations, and zoning infractions.
  • Focus on the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Trial Preparation Tips and Techniques
  • Understanding the Charge
  • Preparing Your Client
  • Trial Techniques and Courtroom Etiquette 
  • Presenting the Case
  • Cross-Examination
  • Sentencing Submissions

 

CPD CREDITS

For Lawyers and Paralegals
Law Society of Ontario

Substantive Hours: This program is eligible for up to 5 hours. This program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of Professionalism content

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INSTRUCTORS

John Paul Rodrigues

Lawyer and Legal Instructor

This session will be moderated by John-Paul Rodrigues, who is an award-winning legal instructor, being a past recipient of Career College Ontario’s Excellence in Teaching Award and the Instructor of the Year at one of the colleges that he teaches at. He is passionate about helping paralegal students accomplish their dreams and goals at a number of colleges, where he is focused on developing and nurturing future legal practitioners into becoming strong and successful advocates.

J.P. is also the host of the Justice in Pieces Guest Speaker Series, where he has discussed with 500+ lawyers, paralegals, judges, politicians and other guests about various areas of the law. J.P. is also an experienced lawyer, working as telephone duty counsel, providing advice to those in need.

Justin Rochester

Paralegal and Legal Instructor

Justin is a seasoned legal professional with over eight years of experience and more than 7,000 court appearances to his name. His extensive courtroom experience, both as an agent and handling his own matters, has given him a deep understanding of legal procedures and judicial reasoning. Serving as a Set Date Court Agent, he has engaged in countless interactions with Justices of the Peace and Judges, gaining valuable insights into their decision-making processes. Beyond advocacy, Justin has trained lawyers and paralegals in law firms and has been actively involved in mentoring students through college co-op placement programs. His passion for education extends to his role as a professor at Centennial College, where he teaches courses on Summary Offences, Provincial Offences, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Practice Management, and Legal Communication & Writing. His teaching responsibilities include developing course materials, creating assessments, and instructing students on key legal skills such as filing motions, examining charging documents, and understanding legislative frameworks. Through his work in both the courtroom and the classroom, Justin remains committed to shaping the next generation of legal professionals while continuing to advocate for his clients with dedication and expertise.