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CAN YOU BE CONVICTED ON HEARSAY?

Feb 04, 2021

Can you be convicted on hearsay evidence? What is hearsay? Hearsay is a term that refers to statemen...

CAN YOUR CRIMINAL TRIAL BE DELAYED IF YOU CONTRACT COVID-19?

Feb 01, 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic is affecting court proceedings across the globe. If you are currently i...

UNDERSTANDING AGGRAVATING AND MITIGATING FACTORS IN CRIMINAL SENTENCING

Jan 25, 2021

When a judge in Ontario is considering a criminal sentence, they must consider mandatory sentencing ...

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

Jan 12, 2021

The terms sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual harassment are often used interchangeably whe...

PROBATIVE VS PREJUDICIAL

Jan 08, 2021

The Probative vs Prejudicial nature of any piece of evidence is an issue that arises in almost every...

ONTARIO COURTS REOPENING FOR CRIMINAL TRIALS

Dec 28, 2020

Ontario criminal trials are back in session. The Ontario Court of Justice resumed criminal case m...

HORRIBLE GRINCH CONVICTED FOR CRIMINAL OFFENCES

Dec 21, 2020

We have all wondered how Dr. Seuss’ the Grinch stole Christmas, but has anyone considered the crim...

HOW LONG DO POLICE HAVE TO LAY CRIMINAL CHARGES?

Dec 17, 2020

What is the statute of limitations on criminal charges? How long do police have to lay criminal char...

WHAT IS BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT (BRD)?

Dec 15, 2020

Guilty Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (BRD) is the standard for convictions in a criminal trial. A court ...