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The defence of mental disorder, which is commonly referred to a Not Criminally Responsible defence, or simply NCR, is used when a person is unable to appreciate the nature or quality of the crime they committed or even able to know it was wrong. Not criminally...
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) replaced the Young Offenders Act and built upon it’s best practices. The main goal of the act is the protection of society through crime prevention, meaningful consequences for youth that commit crime with an emphasis on...
Starting on May 1, 2014, there will be new Transcript Fees across the province for everyone ordering transcripts of Ontario Court proceedings. A transcript is a written record of everything said during a court proceeding. It includes all decisions made by Judges and...
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If you are an American citizen arrested in Canada, it is important to seek legal help from a qualified criminal lawyer. The laws and procedures in Canada can be very different from those in the United States, so it is crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side who understands how to...
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...