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Uttering Threats Defence Strategy:
Includes Showing That an Innocent Person May Be Accused
Last Updated: July 02 2026
Question: How can Lo Greco Law help me defend an Ontario charge of uttering threats if I’m not properly identified as the person who made the alleged statement?
Answer: Lo Greco Law can help you challenge an Ontario uttering threats prosecution by focusing on what the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, including identity, so if the evidence does not clearly establish that you were the person who uttered the threat, an acquittal may be appropriate. We provide 30+ year experienced lawyer services, including LSO tribunal representation, to review the details of the alleged statement, the circumstances of the investigation, and the reliability of witnesses, recordings, and documents, then build a defence strategy aimed at getting the charge dismissed or reducing the consequences. Call (416) 488-4110 for a consultation today.
What Can Help to Defend Allegations of Uttering Threats?
In the Prosecution of a Person Accused of Uttering Threats, Identity Is An Element That Must Be Proven Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Without Proof of Identity of the Person Who Allegedly Uttered a Threat, An Acquittal of the Charges Should Result.
Uttering Threats Defence Strategy:
An Innocent Person May Be Accused
Facing accusations of uttering threats can be a daunting experience. For an accused person, it is crucial to understand the various elements that must be proven for a case to result in a conviction. Failure by the Prosecutor to prove these elements, beyond a reasonable doubt, typically results in an acquittal. These legal nuances and the importance of accurate evidence play a critical role within the fairness of the justice system.
Among the key general issues often encountered in the defence of a person accused of uttering threats is the requirement that the Prosecutor must prove the element of identity; and accordingly, the Prosecutor must firmly demonstrate that the alleged threat was uttered by the accused person. Without clear evidence, this element is unproven.
Conclusion
A Prosecutor, during the prosecution of an uttering threats charge, must prove that a threat was uttered and that the threat was uttered by the accused person.