The COVID-19 pandemic invaded many aspects of people’s life. The justice system is one of them. Delays in bringing traffic court cases to a speedy conclusion become more and more common. The public health requirements to limit the spread of the infection are the main cause of these delays. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides […]
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Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This Act of federal legislation describes the offence and punishment. In addition, it lists drugs that are illegal in Canada.
Shoplifting is a colloquial term for theft in a retail store. The Criminal Code of Canada doesn’t have a special “shoplifting” provision. However, those accused of shoplifting are charged under s. 322 of the Code. This section deals with theft. Theft occurs when a person takes another person’s property and puts it to their own […]
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“Assault” is a word we commonly use. Each of us has an understanding of what it means. Typically, when we think about the assault, we imagine someone punching or kicking another person. So, of course, this is an assault. First, however, we should begin by clarifying what “assault” means under the Criminal Code of Canada. […]
Formal Definition of Dangerous Driving Dangerous driving is a criminal offence. The Criminal Code of Canada describes it as operating “a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances, including the nature, condition and use of the place at which the motor vehicle is being operated […]
Choosing a representative in a criminal matter is an important and stressful decision. After paralegals became licensed in 2008, Ontarians can now select the class of representatives. So, a lawyer or paralegal? First, consider the type of criminal case. First off, the choice depends on the nature of the case. Paralegals can represent defendants in […]
In this article, we would like to discuss the fundamental principles of our criminal justice system. There are many memorable statements regarding these principles, such as “innocent until proven guilty.” What we would like to do is give these statements meaning and explain their practical outcomes. Four major principles form the basis of Canadian criminal […]
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