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Joyriding is taking a motor vehicle and operating it without the owner’s consent. The vehicle is usually returned or abandoned after use. It’s usually associated with a car but can include other motor vehicles, like boats, as well. Although joyriding isn’t an official...
Breaking & entering and mischief are charges that are often tied together. Often people face charges for both. In this article, we take a look at what the difference is, as well as why they are so often connected. Mischief Offences Mischief offences generally...
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Ontario courts take the crime of assault very seriously, but many people misunderstand the term. Often, the word assault is taken to mean that one person did something to hurt another person, but this isn’t exactly the case. In this post we’ll define the term assault according to the Criminal Code...
Many individuals facing criminal charges have questions about alternate methods of making up for the harm caused by their alleged crime instead of a prison sentence. In this post, we’ll examine what is meant by diversion, go through the diversion procedures and discuss who is eligible and what is...
If you are visiting Canada from another country, chances are you are hoping to see some natural beauty and visit some friendly cities. But what happens when your travel plans turn out unexpectedly and you find yourself arrested while travelling? In this post, we’ll look at what to do if you are...