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Penalties For Grow Ops in the Age of Legal Marijuana

Now that the Canadian government has legalized recreational marijuana, it doesn’t mean just anybody can start a grow op.  In this post, we’ll discuss the legal amounts of legal cannabis plants you are allowed to grow and the penalties for going over. We’ll also...

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Cannabis Act Revisions in Ontario

Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c.16 Cannabis Control Act, 2017 Bill 36 The legalization of recreational marijuana is fast approaching. As it nears, the Ontario government is adjusting legislation to control how, where and by whom marijuana will be sold. Last week the...

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How New Drug Laws Will Affect Charges

This summer, a plan was announced to legalize the sale of cannabis in Canada by August 1st, 2018. Among Canadians there is a lot of uncertainty on the potential legal implications. Among the biggest questions is how new laws and regulations will affect drug charges....

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Manslaughter Sentencing In Canada

Manslaughter Sentencing In Canada

Sentences for manslaughter convictions vary widely and can be difficult to understand. The Canadian criminal system is complex, with a range of possible consequences that depend on the circumstances associated with each specific case. This article will provide an overview of manslaughter...

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Criminal Harassment in Canada

Criminal Harassment in Canada

Criminal harassment is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It is also sometimes referred to as "stalking." Criminal harassment involves engaging in repeated, unwanted behaviour toward someone that causes that person to fear for their safety or for someone they know. Given that...

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Can Police Enter House Without a Warrant?

Can Police Enter House Without a Warrant?

Enter House Without Warrant In most cases police require a warrant to enter your house. However, police are allowed to enter your house, or enter private property, without a warrant in certain situations, such as when they have reason to believe that there is an life threatening emergency exists...

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