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Can You Claim Self-Defence in a Murder Trial?

Jul 09, 2023

There are several unfortunate examples of people defending their spouses, children, parents, and hom...

What is the Duress Defence?

Jul 08, 2023

Self-defence arguments are used to say that the defendant needed to perform a potentially illegal ac...

What is ‘Acquaintance Sexual Assault?’

Jul 06, 2023

When sexual assault is depicted in media like television shows and movies, we often see it portrayed...

How Can Technology Help Criminal Defence Lawyers with a Sexual Assault Case?

Jul 05, 2023

The role of technology in sexual assault cases is a bit of a double-edged sword. This is to say that...

How Common Are False Allegations of Sexual Assault in Canada?

Jul 04, 2023

In a post #metoo society, there has been a dramatic increase in reports of sexual assault worldwide....

How Does Canada’s Criminal Code Define Self-Defence?

Jul 03, 2023

Defined under Sections 34 and 35 of the Criminal Code, Self-Defence and the defence of property are ...

What is ‘Simple Assault?

Jul 02, 2023

Also known as ‘assault simpliciter’ or ‘common assault,’ simple assault is the most basic fo...

How Common Are Juvenile Drug Offences?

Jul 01, 2023

Slightly less than half of all criminal offenders admitted to the Canadian prison system were charge...

MANSLAUGHTER SENTENCING IN CANADA

Jan 30, 2023

Sentences for manslaughter convictions vary widely and can be difficult to understand. The Canadian ...