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Defending marijuana production and cultivation charges requires an experienced criminal defence lawyer. There are many legal issues that arise in marijuana grow-op trials that require experienced counsel to understand and address. These trials will only become more...
Impaired driving laws are get the biggest overhaul in years, and it’s not just in Toronto, but across the country. The biggest catalyst seems to be the proposed legalization of marijuana in 2018. As a result of the legalization of marihuana Provincial lawmakers are...
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....
Being charged with drug offences in Toronto can carry serious penalties. In Canada, some drug charges have mandatory minimums jail times. These charges can affect future employment, personal relationships, and your ability to travel to the USA and other countries. If...
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When you're facing criminal charges, it's important to understand how the courts and prosecutors classify criminal offences. This article will help you understand the severity of criminal offenses and what potential penalties you may face. In Canada, crimes are classified into three categories:...
The conduct, behaviour and injuries associated with domestic violence can span a range of offences similar to ordinary assaults. Although domestic violence or domestic assault are not officially terms that are defined or mentioned in the Canadian Criminal Code, but intimate partner violence is and...
What is an absolute discharge? Absolute discharges are a finding of guilt by a Judge, but no subsequent criminal conviction or criminal record. There is no punishment imposed by the court for absolute discharges. When a judge grants an absolute discharge the accused has no more obligations to the...