Theft is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment or both under the Criminal Code of Canada. It is defined as taking something without the knowledge of and permission from the person or entity that it belongs to with the intention of stealing. It differs from burglary,
Read more →Have you been charged with shoplifting? Now you realize that it was a stupid thing to do, but you got carried away and thought you could get away with it. You probably forgot about the CCTV cameras and the vigilant employees. Now that you have been caught
Read more →Careless driving is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act, which is a provincial statute and not a criminal offence. However, it can be punishable with a fine or a term of imprisonment or both. Careless Driving When a driver is not paying adequate attention to the
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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