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Celebrity sexual assault charges have been erupting on the front pages of news media around the world. And every week it seems like there is someone new. Harvey Weinstein, Bill O’Reilly, Kevin Spacey, and Brett Ratner are just a few of those facing sexual assault...
Sexual Offenders Information Registration Act (SOIRA) The Canadian government, through SOIRA, established the National Sex Offenders Registry. This registry monitors and tracks persons convicted of designated sex related offences. The database is only accessible to...
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When it comes to being charged with domestic assault, people often wonder if the charges can be dropped or withdrawn.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...
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 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...