Possessing and producing illegal drugs, whether for the purpose of consumption, trafficking, importing or exporting, is a criminal offense in Canada. If you are found to be in possession of illegal drugs, you may be punished with fines, a jail sentence and a criminal record. The most
Read more →When you are accused of committing a crime in Ontario, there are basically two ways that you can be released. The first is on your own recognizance, in which case you are responsible for supervising yourself. The second is by bail money put up by a family
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 →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
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