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January 2021

UNDERSTANDING AGGRAVATING AND MITIGATING FACTORS IN CRIMINAL SENTENCING

When a judge in Ontario is considering a criminal sentence, they must consider mandatory sentencing restrictions. However, some factors can influence their decisions, such as aggravating and mitigating factors that can reduce or increase the sentence. This post will define these key phrases and examine what factors a judge will consider in criminal sentencing. Mitigating …

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT VS. SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

The terms sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual harassment are often used interchangeably when referring to any type of sexual violence or sexual misconduct. From a legal standpoint, they are all very different. Not all terms are defined by the Criminal Code of Canada. In this post, we’ll examine the legal definition of what constitutes sexual abuse, sexual harassment and sexual assault and …

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