We heard outrage over slavery movies, but why is crime entertaining?

Therapy is an incredibly individual experience, which means it’s hard to make universal statements that apply to every single person undergoing therapy.

A defence strategy against sexual assault charges may involve noting a complainant's inconsistent statements or challenging physical evidence.

Entering into a peace bond does not result in admission of guilt or criminal conviction, nor will it show up on your criminal record.

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Depending on the circumstances of a case and the resulting injuries, an accused may face different assault charges under the Criminal Code.

The information relied upon when a police officer seeks to obtain a search warrant must be credible, compelling, and corroborated.

If an offender is considered so dangerous and presents a high-risk to members the public, they may be designated as a high-risk offender.

In criminal cases relating to sexual assault allegations, a complainant’s false memory can pose complex evidentiary issues.

A conditional or absolute discharge may be granted in certain cases. A conviction will not be registered, the sentence can show up on a criminal record.

It is extremely important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately following an accident. The importance of doing so should not be

The Federal Government seeks to repeal some mandatory minimum penalties.

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A freezing order application was rejected because the husband, who sought it, did not provide accurate information about the estate's value.

This week we explore will drafting errors and ask how do Canadian Courts handle drafting errors in wills?

A young offender may be referred to rehabilitative extrajudicial sanction programming instead of traditional punitive measures.

Modern society tends to be more understanding of youth who break the law as opposed to adult offenders, but it was not always this way.

An error that renders a trial unfair in a procedural or substantive way may constitute a miscarriage of justice, leading an appeal court to quash the conviction

The Youth Criminal Justice Act came into effect in 2003. It governs the prosecution of youths for criminal offences in Canada. It applies to young persons

The Court of Appeal reduced a robbery sentence on the parity principle after finding the accused was not the "mastermind" behind the crime.

One thing to consider when charged with a crime is the sentence. But how does a court determine what an appropriate sentence will be?

Accused not criminally responsible if suffering mental disorder rendering them incapable of appreciating nature of act or knowing it's wrong

We have previously blogged about solitary confinement in Canada, and are revisiting this issue given the recent announcement by Ontario Crown prosecutors

The Supreme Court has confirmed that sentencing judges in may grant credit for pre-sentence driving prohibitions in drunk driving cases.

Peter Nygard to be extradited only after a Toronto court hears Canadian sexual assault and forcible confinement charges .

Increasingly, police are wearing body cameras, and the Coburg Police Service has launched a body camera program.

Police can test for the presence of drugs or alcohol in drivers in certain circumstances and failing or refusing to provide a sample may be an offence

We are all aware that a significant piece of legislation, the Cannabis Act, has become law. This bill will come into force on October 17, 2018 and it will

The criminal justice system can be a cumbersome and complicated process to navigate. It is important that your lawyer has all the skills, knowledge and understanding of the criminal court system to ensure you get comprehensive guidance and reliable representation.

In a recent decision, R. v. Downey, the Court of Appeal could find no error by the trial judge in convicting the accused of various firearm related

A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision found the accused guilty of first degree murder because the accused had confined the victim.

An accused may be able to rely on the defence of necessity if they were in imminent peril, had no reasonable alternative and the harm caused was proportionate

Court of Appeal ordered a new trial for an individual accused of plotting to kidnap and extort several lawyers who he claims defrauded him

A new law has been passed to crack down on animal cruelty in Canada. Bill C-84, “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code Pertaining to Bestiality and Animal

Last week, the Liberal government proposed a new bill, Bill C-75, to modernize Canada’s criminal justice system and speed up court proceedings by amending

Last week we blogged about a trial that began at the B.C Supreme Court, reviewing the legality of Canada’s use of solitary confinement. The trial

The Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the 2016 conviction of attempted murder and six-year jail sentence of Toronto Police Constable James

Social media, for better or worse, is here to stay. Whether you use Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter – there is a brave new world of connecting

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a canoe is a vessel under the Criminal Code and that impaired operation of a canoe is unlawful.

In Canada, the definition of sexual assault is broad. The crime of sexual assault refers to any incident of unwanted contact of a sexual nature, including rape, oral sex, fondling, kissing and grabbing.

Bail may be granted pending an appeal if the appeal is not frivolous and detention is not necessary in the public interest.

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Prior inconsistent statements may impact the witness or complainant's credibility, and might also ground an appeal in the event of a conviction

A recent report published by criminologists has concluded that solitary confinement is still occurring in prisons across Canada and the report describes some practices as “torture”.