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A Garofoli Application is a powerful motion used at trial by criminal lawyers in Toronto. It is a motion that seeks to protect the rights of the defendant and ensure that they have a fair trial by excluding evidence unlawfully obtained by the police. This article...
In an era where so much of the intimate details of our private lives are contained within our cellular phones, any secret monitoring by the government would be an extreme violation of our privacy. To ensure that our privacy is protected against surreptitious...
Police in Toronto recently admitted to using an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI). The device is commonly referred to as a Stingray. The Stingray phone trackers are controversial because they capture data from private civilians. Prior to the admission of...
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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 court. There are no penalties...
In Toronto, bail is only granted in exceptional circumstances for those who have outstanding murder charges. In order to be considered for bail, you and your proposed sureties must meet certain conditions set out by the court. If you are unable to meet these conditions, you may be required to...
Nobody wants to talk about the actual cost of sexual assault charges. Particularly when it comes to discussing the actual costs that serious sexual offences impose on the justice system. This is likely due, in part, to the fact that most people not involved in the criminal justice system don't...