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According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, identity theft is on the rise in Canada, with an average of 27,000 victims in Canada every year. If you have been accused of identity theft, it is a serious charge, and it can be challenging to defend yourself even if you did not intend to misuse someone else’s personal […]

There are currently dozens of crimes in Canada that carry mandatory minimum sentence requirements, including minimum fines and mandatory periods of imprisonment. While many mandatory minimum sentences (MMS) have been struck down in recent years, it is essential to understand what is required by law. In this post, we’ll give a brief overview of mandatory

Mass marketing fraud is fraud committed through mass-communications media like telephones, the internet, email, television, radio and personal contact. It includes wire fraud, mail fraud and telemarketing fraud intending to defraud the public from their money or other items of value. Fraud is a lot like theft, but with the intent to deceive the public

In Canada, there are four types of child pornography offences that relate to the distribution, possession, access and its making. The sentencing for even a small amount of child pornography is taking very seriously with the objective being to protect children. While sentencing for more serious child pornography, such as making sexually explicit material could mean

If you are facing criminal charges, it can be tempting to consider a plea bargain rather than risk the chance of a more severe sentence or penalties if you go to trial. But is a plea deal really in your best interest? In this post, we’ll look at what makes up a plea deal and

The Ontario provincial government’s vaccine rollout has been shaky at best. Critics blame the provincial government for the lack of a clear plan and thousands of vaccines going unaccounted for. The province criticizes the federal government for the lack of vaccines. The public is tired and frustrated with lockdowns and desperately wants the vaccine to

Can you be convicted on hearsay evidence? What is hearsay? Hearsay is a term that refers to statements made outside of the court that cannot be admitted into evidence because they cannot be proven. There is, however, a hearsay exception rule which would allow a court to out of court statements and admit evidence during

The global COVID-19 pandemic is affecting court proceedings across the globe. If you are currently involved in a criminal case, you may have questions about how the pandemic will affect court proceedings and potential sentencing. In this post, we’ll discuss the most recent court recommendations and talk through your options for a trial during COVID-19.

When a judge in Ontario is considering a criminal sentence, they must consider mandatory sentencing restrictions. However, some factors can influence their decisions, such as aggravating and mitigating factors that can reduce or increase the sentence. This post will define these key phrases and examine what factors a judge will consider in criminal sentencing. Mitigating