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July 28, 2022
What Are Your Rights As A Suspect During A Criminal Investigation?
Getting arrested and facing a criminal charge can be quite difficult, especially if you believe you have not done anything illegal. All those visits to court and no knowledge of your rights can put you in a difficult position which may cause you stress and worry. Legal Help or a criminal defence lawyer in such … Continue reading “What Are Your Rights As A Suspect During A Criminal Investigation?”
July 21, 2022
The Rules Of Evidence In Canadian Law – 911 Recordings
What you consider concrete evidence may be unreliable and baseless proof in the eyes of the law. Most people fail to understand that what they consider evidence sometimes has no value in court. In short, legal logic is highly different from widely accepted beliefs and perceptions. Why? Because as a person, you may believe whatever … Continue reading “The Rules Of Evidence In Canadian Law – 911 Recordings”
July 14, 2022
Can You Get Your Bail Money Back In Canada?
According to Canadian Criminal Law, Bail refers to the temporary release of a person who is charged with a criminal offense. The release is given to a person charged with the offense before he/she is tried in court and is given a sentence. Whenever a person is charged with a criminal offense in Canada, he/she … Continue reading “Can You Get Your Bail Money Back In Canada?”
July 7, 2022
Assault Charges In Canada – A Comprehensive Overview
Despite Canada’s strict regulations and severe fines and penalties, assault is one of the most widespread violent crimes reported throughout the country. While most people have the misconception that domestic, sexual, and other types of violent assaults are a thing in third-world countries, their existence and prevalence in emerging and developed economies can not be … Continue reading “Assault Charges In Canada – A Comprehensive Overview”
June 24, 2022
How To Defend Against Fraud Charges
Fraud is a serious crime that needs to be defended if wrongly charged. Especially in Canada, the penalties for a fraud charge can be quite harsh, which can make it difficult for you to defend against them. However, mistakes and misunderstandings can lead a person to fraud charges. Therefore, one needs to be aware of … Continue reading “How To Defend Against Fraud Charges”
June 20, 2022
What Happens If You Refuse To Blow On A Breathalyzer?
Since driving is considered a privilege in Canada and not a right, in the event that you are found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs or Alcohol, the province can suspend or revoke your driver’s license, levy fines as well as put you in jail for not following the law. If you are … Continue reading “What Happens If You Refuse To Blow On A Breathalyzer?”
June 17, 2022
Definition Of Being Bonded According To The Criminal Law Of Canada
Have you ever noticed that while applying for a job, there is a portion that asks where you are ‘Bondable’ or not? Most people are not aware of what this means. However, it is absolutely important that before you check the box, you know what it means. Most employers require the people they hire to … Continue reading “Definition Of Being Bonded According To The Criminal Law Of Canada”
June 9, 2022
What Should You Know About The First Day Of Criminal Court?
When you receive the release document with the time, date and location of your first court date, we understand that the anticipation and the anxiety can be overwhelming. Hence, to help you deal with the anticipation, we are going to explain what you can expect from your first day at criminal court. Note that your … Continue reading “What Should You Know About The First Day Of Criminal Court?”
June 2, 2022
Murder And Manslaughter Charges – Canadian Homicide Laws
Murder – a word that sends chills down the spine of even the most stone-hearted person who hears it. Our world is filled with crimes and misdoings, but nothing compares to the sin of taking a precious life. No matter how difficult or painful anyone’s life is, no one ever happily consents to another man … Continue reading “Murder And Manslaughter Charges – Canadian Homicide Laws”
May 27, 2022
Travelling With Absolute Or Conditional Discharge
Discharge, whether conditional or absolute, is evidence of guilt. Even if you have not been convicted of a crime, being discharged can make you inadmissible in many countries including the US. Before moving on to the details of travelling with a discharge, let’s take a look at the types of discharge. Absolute discharge refers to … Continue reading “Travelling With Absolute Or Conditional Discharge”
May 26, 2022
Voyeurism Law In Canada
In the current era, many people find it hard to draw the line between what is acceptable in terms of ‘watching’ and invasion of privacy and violation of laws. In a world where every kind of information (including both good and bad) is freely available on the internet, many people mistakenly cross the boundaries in … Continue reading “Voyeurism Law In Canada”
May 19, 2022
Convicted For Cannabis Possession? There Is A New Pardon System
Criminal records, even for cannabis possession, can create barriers to accessing employment, housing and education programs. Keeping this in mind, the Canadian government passed legislation for a free and quick way to apply for pardons for simple cannabis possession almost two years ago. The pardon can be applied for using an online system. Once the … Continue reading “Convicted For Cannabis Possession? There Is A New Pardon System”
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