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November 10, 2021

According to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada, courts of appeal have the authority to lift their own publication bans after cases are closed. Although under the doctrine of functus officio a court cannot rehear a case after rendering its judgment, it does have the authority to control access to the court’s … Continue reading “Appellate Courts Now Have The Authority To Lift Their Own Publication Bans”

November 4, 2021

Sexual assault victims undergo great physical and mental turmoil. One of the most difficult questions they face is whether or not they should report the crime to the police. This is referred to as “pressing charges” against the accused. However, at this point, it is important to understand that it is not up to the … Continue reading “Things You Need To Understand About Sexual Assault Charges In Canada”

October 28, 2021

The Cannabis Act, also known as Bill C-45, is a law that has legalized recreational cannabis use nationwide in Canada. This act was passed b The act aims to accomplish 3 goals:y the House of Commons of Canada in late November 2017 and by the Senate of Canada on June 7, 2018. The Cannabis Act … Continue reading “Penalties And Criminal Offences In Canada According To The Cannabis Act”

October 25, 2021

Unreasonable search and seizure are defined as the search and seizure of authorities or a law enforcement officer without a search warrant or probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime is present. However, seeing evidence of a crime in plain view, for example, a bag of drugs in the backseat of a car, … Continue reading “Unreasonable Search & Seizure According To Canadian Law”

October 21, 2021

Although many people brush off the thought of getting into trouble over the possession of small amounts of an illegal substance or recreational usage of illegal substances, these charges can be very serious. If you are convicted of a criminal offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), it will not only appear as … Continue reading “How To Beat Drug Possession Charges In Edmonton”

October 14, 2021

Hate crimes have been a persistent issue in Canada and with numbers increasing by the day, many citizens are wondering why the police have been slow to label many offensive acts. Data regarding hate crimes show that the numbers have increased from a low of 1167 incidents in 2013 to a high of 2073 in … Continue reading “When Is A Crime Considered A Hate Crime In Canada?”

October 7, 2021

Driving under the influence is one of the most serious offences in Canada. It can lead to major accidents and fatalities which is why law enforcement authorities take it very seriously. Moreover, once you are charged with a DUI, there are pretty grave consequences. In addition to paying hefty fines, you will also have to … Continue reading “Surprising Ways You Can Be Charged With A DUI Offence”

September 30, 2021

If a police officer or any other member of law enforcement suspects you of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you might be asked to go through a series of tests to help establish probable cause for the officer to make an arrest and charge you with driving under the influence. They … Continue reading “Types Of Field Sobriety Tests DUI Suspects Have To Take”

September 28, 2021

If you have been driving rather erratically due to one reason or another, there is a high chance that you will be pulled over by a police officer for driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug. A typical course of action is that the officer might ask you to put your hands above … Continue reading “Can Smoking Affect Your Breathalyzer Test Results?”

September 23, 2021

Driving under the influence is one of the most common offences in Canada. It is something that regularly resonates through social media, news articles and casual conversations. It is something that we have always been warned against by our teachers in high school and by authorities in general. However, the number of offences committed every … Continue reading “Surprising DUI Facts That Many Are Not Aware Of”

September 16, 2021

We usually come across the terms ‘homicide’ and ‘murder’, especially while watching TV shows and listening to the news. They are mostly used interchangeably but what exactly is the difference between them? Due to the constant use of these terms in crime-related drama and media, most individuals don’t understand the difference between the two. A … Continue reading “Legal Differences Between Different 1st, 2nd, And 3rd Degree Murder”

September 9, 2021

Many people find it hard to let their teenage children with a driver’s permit drive if they are intoxicated. However, if you are under the influence of alcohol and don’t want to be charged with a DUI, this might be your best chance. There is no legal authority to issue a driving prohibition to a … Continue reading “You Don’t Have To Be Sober If You Are Sitting In The Passenger Seat”