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When a human being is killed, it is always a serious criminal offence. In Canada, the charges generally fall under three main categories: murder, manslaughter, and criminal negligence causing death. In this post, we’ll discuss these categories and examine some of the ways that lawyers can argue a case to have the murder charges reduced […]

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE AND A CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE When an accused person is found guilty after a plea haring or after a criminal trial, a judge may grant a discharge. The granting of a discharge is entirely at the discretion of the judge and is based on balancing and assessing the offenders personal

The term white collar crime comes from an American sociologist named Edwin Sutherland. He first used the term to describe a study of 70 major American companies and to convey the idea that well-respected, educated and upstanding people in society can still commit crimes. WHAT IS WHITE COLLAR CRIME? White collar crime is not officially

If you have been charged with a crime in Canada, the offence will be categorized as a summary, indictable, or hybrid offence. While the categories generally refer to the severity of the crime committed, there can be some overlap, making it challenging for those accused to understand the charges. In this post, we’ll define a summary and

Before even speaking with a lawyer most clients worry if they can afford the cost of their defence. Hiring a criminal defence lawyer is not a cheap endeavour. Still, given the risks involved it is absolutely necessary. In most cases, it’s much more affordable to hire an experienced lawyer right after you are charged rather

Voyeurism, or the act of secretly watching or recording a person who is naked for sexual purposes, is a recent addition to the criminal code. It was added in 2005 in response to the invention of new technology that makes recording video and images possible in more ways than ever before. The offence of voyeurism

As a witness, you want to be prepared to testify and clearly present your evidence to the judge and jury. While explaining the facts clearly to one person may not be challenging, many people feel anxious about speaking in front of an entire courtroom. Witness anxiety is common as your credibility is being questioned at

If you have been charged with attempt murder in Canada, it is important to seek legal advice from a criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible. The consequences of a conviction can be severe, and you need an experienced criminal lawyer who can help you navigate the criminal justice system and protect your rights. This

Recently, there have been several high-profile cases where murder cases, either first degree or second degree murder, have initially been charged as manslaughter or vice versa. While the definition of murder may seem straightforward, legally, specific circumstances determine whether a charge is deemed first, second-degree murder, or manslaughter. In this post, we’ll discuss the difference