According to the Criminal Code of Canada section 343, anyone who commits robbery is guilty and liable of an indictable offence. Robbery refers to stealing an item with use of violence. Violence such as snatch, physical abuse, or use of a firearm is the difference between robbery
Read more →Each day the number of Canadians trying to deal with the effects of drug offences increases. The concerns over keeping their employment, or housing, are the most immediate. But did you know that your ability to travel outside of Canada could also be seriously impacted if you are
Read more →According to the Criminal Code, uttering death threats or making threats of bodily harm to any person is a criminal offence. Threatening to burn or otherwise damage personal property or making threats against any animals owned by a person is also punishable under this law. Uttering death
Read more →Understanding the Right to Counsel Although it is not as famous as some of the other rights listed in said document, the right to counsel is nonetheless enshrined in Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Since this document is part of the Constitution of
Read more →Your choice of criminal defense lawyer can make a huge difference to the outcome of your case; therefore, it is essential that you know how to find a lawyer who will best represent you. The following advice on how to find a lawyer will ensure that you
Read more →When a police officer in Canada has ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe that a person has committed an assault causing bodily harm, an arrest can be made. The police do not have not to gather evidence to prove the crime occurred beyond a reasonable doubt. That work will be done
Read more →In Ontario, if you commit a crime, you may be let out on bail. Bail is a form of release that allows you to leave jail while you await trial. In addition to setting bail, a judge may place certain conditions on the release. These forms of
Read more →In Canada, possession for the purpose of Trafficking is governed under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. A conviction of possession for the purpose of trafficking Canada typically involves one of three elements: You have the drug on your person. You knowingly have the drug in possession
Read more →What is known as driving under the influence is referred to as either impaired driving or blowing over 80. According to Canadian law, a driving under the influence offence can occur in one of two ways. One way is for a person’s blood alcohol concentration, the amount
Read more →When you are found guilty of credit card theft, a criminal offence, you will be facing a number of harsh consequences. Those consequences are not limited to the legal penalties alone either. You will also face travel restrictions, possible complications with your financial and employment situations, and an effect
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