Assault with a weapon is a serious charge in Canada that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. If you have been charged with this crime and are preparing your case, you may be wondering what are the potential defences for assault with a weapon? What is Assault...
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How Many Years Do You Get for Drug Trafficking?
People charged with drug-related offences often want to know: what are drug trafficking charges under Canadian law, and how many years do you get for drug trafficking? Drug offences are taken very seriously by the courts, but the penalties for drug dealing charges vary widely and depend on factors such...
Read MoreWhat Is the Maximum Penalty for Forgery in Canada?
Most people think of forgery as copying a signature, but it is much more involved and covers a wide range of actions. If you have been charged with forgery or you are simply gathering information, you may be wondering how serious a crime it is and what is the maximum...
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Lie Under Oath?
If you have been called to testify in a trial, sit for a deposition, or provide an affidavit, you may be worried about what happens if you lie under oath. Although it is both a legal and moral obligation to tell the truth while you are under oath, people sometimes...
Read MoreProtecting Your Reputation with Help from a Criminal Lawyer in Toronto
In the late 1990s, a Sudbury woman named Kimberly Rogers was accused of welfare fraud for receiving social assistance and student loans at the same time, which was illegal. Her social assistance benefits were suspended, and following her conviction, she was placed under house arrest. She suffered financially, and her...
Read MoreEyewitness Testimony: Is it Reliable? A Criminal Lawyer in Toronto Explains
Following a major crime, the police often ask members of the public who saw something to come forward. These citizens could be asked to make a statement for use as evidence, or they could be asked to testify at trial. But how reliable are eyewitnesses? Can they be counted on...
Read MoreAI in Policing: A Criminal Lawyer in Toronto Discusses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has been widely adopted across industries, institutions, and organizations. Police services around the world have started using it for everything from scheduling patrols to predictive policing, which identifies potential crime hotspots, aiming to prevent crime before it happens. Although AI can...
Read MoreCan a Judge Really Throw Out a Case? A Criminal Lawyer in Toronto Explains
In police procedural dramas on TV, it is not uncommon to see a judge โthrowing outโ a case and for the accused person and their family to hug each other joyfully and leave the courthouse. In real life, having a case dismissed is a bit more complicated. You might be...
Read MoreHow Social Media Can Affect Your Case: A Criminal Lawyer in Toronto Explains
Social media is a big part of daily life, but it can easily complicate a criminal case. In this blog an experienced criminal lawyer in Toronto explains how social media can impact criminal cases and what you can do to minimize your risk. How Police and Prosecutors Use Social Media...
Read MoreCharged at a Protest? How a Criminal Lawyer in Toronto Can Help
Protesting is an important means of self-expression in democratic societies. Unfortunately, even peaceful protests sometimes lead to criminal charges, and people can wind up in custody despite their best efforts to stay on the right side of the law. Having a criminal lawyer with Toronto experience is crucial to ensuring...
Read MoreFirearms Related Offenses: Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Firearms regulations in Canada are complex, detailed, and evolving. In this article, we will focus on unauthorized possession of a firearm and what to do if it is your first-time offence on a gun charge. What Is Considered a Firearm in Canada? Section 2 of the Criminal Code of Canada...
Read MoreIs Your Watch Watching You? How Smart Technology is Used in Court and How a Brampton Criminal Lawyer Can Defend You
We depend on our watches, smartphones, and other devices for everything from entertainment to monitoring our physical health. However, our devices can also bring trouble; police are increasingly using smart device data as evidence in trials. How can you defend yourself if your device places you near the scene of...
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