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There’s a big difference between the criminal code offences of Mischief and Breaking & Entering. Breaking and entering is when you unlawfully enter someone else’s property, whereas mischief is when you damage or destroy someone else’s property. If you’re arrested for breaking and entering, the police will likely charge you with mischief as well. But […]

A breathalyzer is an essential tool in roadside alcohol tests. The concept is simple. You blow into the device, and it tests your blood alcohol content (BAC). If you breathe over the limit, 0.08 in Ontario, you’re facing a criminal offence. However, there are several factors that can cause false positives in breathalyzer tests. HEALTH

While Canada does not have the same ‘gun-loving’ reputation the United States might have, we certainly don’t shy away from guns. Nearly 6% of Canadians are gun owners, collectively owning between 10 and 20 million firearms. With the most common reasons for gun ownership being hunting and recreational shooting. With this comes the need to

Being charged with Assault with a Weapon usually conjures up images of more conventional weapons. But for one Ontario police constable the use of his tactical police gloves has led to weapon related charges. This police officer is currently before the courts on charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault, and assault with a deadly weapon. Back

A Crown Resolution Meeting also referred to as a Crown Pre-trial, is a meeting between the Crown Attorney and defence counsel that usually occurs after disclosure is received and before a criminal trial is scheduled. It provides an opportunity for the Crown and defence counsel to discuss evidentiary issues related to the matter, possible resolution positions, outstanding disclosure

Cottage season is in full swing, but this year, blackflies aren’t the only thing to worry about when going out on the lake. It’s pretty common for cottagers to enjoy a drink while paddling around casting off for some fish. However, if you get caught operating a canoe under the influence of drugs or alcohol,

Losing your visa if you get arrested in Canada can affect a large group of people. At any given time, people staying in Canada on visas make up a significant amount of people in the country. In the 5 years since Canada began the 10-year visa program, over 3 million people have gotten them. That’s

Multi level marketing fraud is a scheme where individuals are promised large sums of money for selling products or recruiting new members into the company. However, these schemes often fail to deliver on their promises, and participants can lose significant amounts of money. A multi-level marketing fraud scheme has been in the public eye recently

A Rowbotham Application is meant to ensure that everyone has a fair trial and good representation. Unfortunately, the eligibility cut-off for Legal Aid Ontario is well below the low-income household threshold. This leaves a lot of people without the legal representation they need. A Rowbotham Application is sometimes the last chance for people to get