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What Happens When You’ve Been Convicted of Fraud?
In any legal case, it's important to know what the possible outcomes could be. If you're facing a criminal charge of fraud, for example, it's helpful to understand the possible consequences of a conviction. What exactly happens after you're convicted of fraud? Here, we'll take a look at some of...
What Is The Partner Assault Response Program?
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a program offered in many Canadian provinces to men and women who have been charged with domestic assault or other domestic violence related offences. The main goal of the PAR program is to provide these accused people with education services in an...
Penalties For Breaking And Entering Convictions
Breaking and entering is a fairly common criminal offence that is taken very seriously by the courts in Canada and has a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life. This article will briefly examine elements the offence of Break and Enter, Home Invasion Robbery and Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling...
Digital Fingerprints to Catch Human Traffickers
What is a Digital Fingerprint? Digital Fingerprints are a unique digital signature or digital identifier much like a person's fingerprint. Every computer user and internet surfer has a digital fingerprint that contains data that identifies the web browser used, some plugins being used, IP address,...
The Rule in Browne and Dunn – The Confrontation Rule
The rule in Browne v. Dunn, also known as the confrontation rule, is rooted in concerns about trial fairness. The rule states that where a party, in criminal cases usually the defence, is advancing a theory that contradicts the evidence of the witness being questioned they should direct the...
Crown Disclosure & Their Obligations in Criminal Cases
What is Crown Disclosure? Crown disclosure is simply the records that are in the possession or control of the Crown Attorney which are relevant and constitute the product of the police investigation or which will likely form the case against the accused. Essentially all the evidence of the police...
Domestic Assault Charges: What Happens Now?
Domestic Assault Charges: Now what? Will There Be a Criminal Record? Anyone that has been charged with domestic assault should seek assistance from an experienced criminal lawyer to help navigate the criminal justice system. The best way to reduce the risk of jail time and avoid a criminal...
Can You Be Charged with Assault Without Touching Someone?
When most people think of assault, they think of someone being physically attacked. However, there is another form of assault that can be just as serious - assaulting someone without touching them. This type of assault can involve verbal threats or actions that put the victim in fear for their...