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How Common Are False Allegations of Sexual Assault in Canada?

Jul 04, 2023

In a post #metoo society, there has been a dramatic increase in reports of sexual assault worldwide....

How Does Canada’s Criminal Code Define Self-Defence?

Jul 03, 2023

Defined under Sections 34 and 35 of the Criminal Code, Self-Defence and the defence of property are ...

What is ‘Simple Assault?

Jul 02, 2023

Also known as ‘assault simpliciter’ or ‘common assault,’ simple assault is the most basic fo...

How Common Are Juvenile Drug Offences?

Jul 01, 2023

Slightly less than half of all criminal offenders admitted to the Canadian prison system were charge...

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT IN CANADA

Oct 27, 2022

Criminal harassment is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It is also sometimes re...

CAN POLICE ENTER HOUSE WITHOUT A WARRANT?

Oct 08, 2022

ENTER HOUSE WITHOUT WARRANT In most cases police require a warrant to enter your house. However, po...

HOW CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE CLASSIFIED IN CANADA

Sep 29, 2022

When you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand how the courts and prosecutors...

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? IS IT ASSAULT?

Sep 19, 2022

The conduct, behaviour and injuries associated with domestic violence can span a range of offences s...

WHAT IS AN ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE UNDER CANADIAN LAW

Jul 05, 2022

This article was last updated: Nov. 2nd, 2023 What is an absolute discharge? Absolute discharges ...