Criminal Law

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding applications in criminal proceedings has brought forth a crucial clarification on the standard for summarily dismissing such applications. This landmark decision carries significant implications for the judicial process and the rights of individuals involved in criminal cases. By establishing that applications must be deemed “manifestly …

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Being charged with a driving offence can be upsetting and confusing, especially if aggravating factors are involved, such as causing harm or driving while impaired. What are the penalties for driving offences in Ontario, and what can you do to defend yourself? Is there a way to have the charges reduced? How can a criminal …

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The offence of uttering threats is taken very seriously in the Canadian criminal justice system. If you are facing an uttering threats charge under Canada’s laws, it is crucial that you prepare a solid defence in cooperation with an experienced criminal defence lawyer. In the paragraphs below, you will learn how uttering threats is defined …

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The ubiquity of mobile phones and Internet connectivity has made it increasingly easy to capture and share all types of images and related content. There are numerous benign reasons for publishing and distributing images but distributing intimate images without the consent of the subject is not one of them. In fact, sharing these images is …

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Sexual assault allegations are highly distressing for both the victim and the accused. Victims are loath to relive the event when offering evidence, and the alleged assailants face the possibility of social exclusion, career loss, and ongoing stigmatization. To add to this, the sexual assault laws in Canada are complex, while the burden on the …

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An allegation of sexual assault can have a devastating effect on the accused. Their career, reputation, and relationships could all be ruined, and they might serve time in prison. In this post, we’ll go through what sexual assault means under the Criminal Code of Canada and talk about what you should do if you’ve been …

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