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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...

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT IN CANADA

Oct 27, 2022

Criminal harassment is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It is also sometimes re...

CAN POLICE ENTER HOUSE WITHOUT A WARRANT?

Oct 08, 2022

ENTER HOUSE WITHOUT WARRANT In most cases police require a warrant to enter your house. However, po...

HOW CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE CLASSIFIED IN CANADA

Sep 29, 2022

When you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand how the courts and prosecutors...

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? IS IT ASSAULT?

Sep 19, 2022

The conduct, behaviour and injuries associated with domestic violence can span a range of offences s...

WHAT IS AN ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE UNDER CANADIAN LAW

Jul 05, 2022

This article was last updated: Nov. 2nd, 2023 What is an absolute discharge? Absolute discharges ...

AMERICAN CITIZEN ARRESTED IN CANADA, WHAT NOW?

Jun 14, 2022

If you are an American citizen arrested in Canada, it is important to seek legal help from a qualifi...

BAIL FOR MURDER CHARGES IN TORONTO

May 17, 2022

In Toronto, bail is only granted in exceptional circumstances for those who have outstanding murder ...