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April 14, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way the world operated. From making remote work a norm to helping people realize the importance of hygiene, it has changed the common perspective towards life. However, as a society, the stress we all endured is unmatched. Some lost their jobs while others lost their loved ones to the pandemic. … Continue reading “Crimes That Spiked In Canada Amidst COVID”

April 7, 2022

If you find yourself amidst a criminal defence case, your first step should be to hire a professional criminal defence lawyer who specialises in the kind of case you are dealing with. At Slaferek Law, we have a team of certified and well-experienced lawyers who deal with drug offences, DUI offences, criminal offences and theft … Continue reading “Things To Prepare For A Meeting With Your Criminal Defence Lawyer”

March 31, 2022

When dealing with criminal defence cases, making the right decision about how you want to be represented in the court is crucial to the way your case will proceed. You can either choose to represent yourself or hire a lawyer. If you are unaware of Canadian Law, it is best to hire a criminal defence … Continue reading “What Does Private, Public, And Self-Representation In Defence Cases Mean?”

March 28, 2022

When it comes to sentencing in the criminal courts of Canada, there are several factors that affect the proceedings. One of the main factors on which the judges have to base their decision is the prior convictions of the defendant. It is a fundamental principle in nearly every common-law jurisdiction to ensure that a defendant’s … Continue reading “Effect Of Prior Convictions On Criminal Court Sentences In Canada”

March 25, 2022

Whenever a criminal investigation is concluded, it is up to the involved officers to make an arrest based on a probable cause. The arrest is made if the office catches the offender red-handed or has probable cause. However, if there is no probable cause based on any recent occurrences, the officer will need an arrest … Continue reading “Things You Should Know About Search Warrants And Bail Money”

March 18, 2022

Sexual assault is gender-based violence that the Government Of Canada is working very hard to eliminate. However, despite that one in three women (32%) and one in eight men (13%) become a victim of sexual assault. These spine chilling numbers explain the dire need to raise awareness regarding what sexual assault is and why is … Continue reading “All About The Law Of Consent When A Person Is High”

March 11, 2022

If you are charged with a criminal offence in Canada, the crown counsel will decide the type as well as the category of offence that applies to you. The penalties and the proceedings of the court depend on the type of offence you are charged with. Each type of offence is dealt with differently and … Continue reading “Three Main Types Of Criminal Offences”

February 24, 2022

Sexual assault cases are far more common in Canada than one would expect.One in three women (32%) and one in eight men (13%) have reported experiencing unwanted sexual behaviour in public. Although these numbers are alarming, you will be surprised to know that of every 100 incidents of sexual assault, only 6 are reported to … Continue reading “When Are You Guilty Of Sexual Assault Under Section 271 Of The Criminal Code?”

February 21, 2022

Unfortunately, car accidents are not uncommon. According to a recent report by CDC, every year, almost 1.35 million people are killed due to car accidents. Every day, around 3700 people lose their lives in car crashes, motorcycle accidents and more. If we talk about Canada, in 2019 alone 1762 people died due to motor vehicle … Continue reading “How To Determine Fault In Accident Cases”

February 17, 2022

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police keeps a database of all the criminal records of individuals convicted for a criminal offence. The record has the following details: All convictions of the offender Offender’s fingerprints Offender’s DNA, if it was ordered by the justice A criminal record, even after you have completed your sentence, has a serious … Continue reading “How Can You Apply For A Criminal Record Suspension?”

February 11, 2022

Traffic rule violations are pretty common in Canada and according to Statistics Canada, the numbers of reported traffic violations have increased every year. However, after completing their trials with the traffic court, many individuals believe that the decision made was unfair. The only way to go through a re-trial to rectify or change the court’s … Continue reading “Appealing Your Decision In Traffic Court”

February 3, 2022

Your right to remain silent is constitutionally protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If the police want to speak to you, in most cases, you are under no obligation to speak or provide any information. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule that we will discuss later in the blog. … Continue reading “You Have The Right To Remain Silent When The Police Want To Speak To You”