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Seizing Evidence Without A Warrant: Plain View Doctrine

Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. - Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms This is a fundamental right enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms which protects us all against the government...

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What is Domestic Violence? Is It Assault?

What is Domestic Violence? Is It Assault?

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...

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What is an Absolute Discharge Under Canadian Law

What is an Absolute Discharge Under Canadian Law

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...

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