We have developed a special relationship with our phones. While they are indispensable tools in our hands, they carry sensitive and personal information that is potentially dangerous in the hands of others. Due to the personal nature of our phones, police are...
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Do Young Offenders Have to Provide Blood Samples? | DNA Orders & YCJA
Young offenders have their own special rights and privileges, but are they subject to DNA Order? Do they have to provide DNA samples and are they indexed in the DNA Data Bank? The DNA Identification Act allows courts to order DNA analysis and store the DNA profile in...
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...
Golden State Killer DNA Sharing | Evidentiary Issues Could Affect You
Recently in California, the FBI arrested a suspect infamously dubbed the Golden State Killer using DNA evidence. On the surface, there is nothing particularly remarkable about the police using DNA evidence to solve cases. Television has made people believe this a far...
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Domestic Assault Charges Dropped? How Can this Happen?
When it comes to being charged with domestic assault, people often wonder if the charges can be dropped or withdrawn. They wonder what will it take to have the assault charges dropped? Often because there is an intimate and close relationship with the alleged victim an accused person believes...
What is Aggravated Assault?
An aggravated assault is the most serious violent crime before murder under Canadian criminal law. A simple assault, or common assault, is when there is the intentional application of force, directly or indirectly, to another person without their consent. But an aggravated assault is committed when that assault “wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the complainant”.
What Do Criminal Lawyers Do?
What is a Criminal Defence Lawyer If you have been charged with a criminal offence and are looking for help, then you may be wondering what a criminal lawyer does. This type of lawyer is someone who specializes in criminal law and can represent you in court if you are facing criminal charges. They...