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When a judge in Ontario is considering a criminal sentence, they must consider mandatory sentencing restrictions. However, some factors can […]
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The Probative vs Prejudicial nature of any piece of evidence is an issue that arises in almost every criminal trial […]
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In his attempt to steal Christmas, the Grinch committed a litany of crimes. We look at the offences he may […]
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What is the statute of limitations on criminal charges? How long the police can wait before pressing criminal charges against […]
Read More...What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (RBD)?
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt (RBD) is the standard for convictions in a criminal trial. A court cannot find a […]
Read More...What is a “Reasonable Expectation of Privacy?”
In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects us with the right to a “reasonable expectation of privacy.” But […]
Read More...The Use of Affidavits in Covid-19 Trials
Affidavit Definition An affidavit is a written statement that is voluntarily signed to swear that the information in the statement […]
Read More...Can You Be Convicted Without Evidence?
No competent prosecutor will take a case to trial without some form of evidence. In the absence of evidence, a […]
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