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A criminal conviction does not automatically mean a jail sentence. In some instances, depending on the circumstances and the allegations, judges have access to alternative sentencing options, instead of imposing a jail sentence, the Judge could consider Probation Orders as an appropriate alternative. Probation Orders are not to be considered a sentence but rather a component […]

Back in October, we discussed Project Community Space, a Toronto Police program meant to help curb gang and gun violence. Record high shootings in the city prompted police to take proactive measures to prevent or reduce criminal activity in high-risk neighbourhoods. 15 weeks and $4.5 million dollars in funding later, Project Community Space has come to

Likes, shares, and emoticons may not have a very gangster image – but they’re becoming an essential part of gang culture. Social media is changing the way gang members interact with their peers, rivals, and community, and does it increase gang violence? CYBERBANGING Cyberbangingis an umbrella term used for gang activity on social media. Also

This exam season, university students in Toronto found a whole new reason to dread studying. The alleged feces flinger struck headlines around by throwing fecal matter and dumping buckets of liquefied fecal matter, apparently unprovoked. Mr. Opoku was arrested and charged with assault by Toronto Police. From November 22nd to 25th, there were three incidents of “fecal

It’s the most wonderful time of year – the time where Home Alone is playing seemingly at all times of day across all channels. And like all things that are good and pure, the internet is making its best attempt to sully the good name of Kevin McAllister. Every year, the holiday season brings out new articles

Women in gangs are often been perceived as less threatening than their male counterparts and do not much as much scrutiny by the police. Often shootings and violence are usually associated with males and that is where police tend to focus their attention. As a result, being a female gang member cuts both ways. Often

Food is an important issue in prisoner’s rights. Canadian prisons adhere to the WHO International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. This means that prisoners have a right to safe food and adequate nutrition. But on a diet based on the needs of an inactive 31 to 50-year-old (with the average inmate being active

Gun buy-back and amnesty programs allow people to surrender firearms to police safely. Most firearms used in street-level crimes are bought or stolen from Canadian homes. So these programs are aimed at reducing firearms offences in Toronto communities. During these amnesty periods, gun owners can get rid of unregistered or unlicensed firearms without legal repercussions. We

In Canada, sentencing is not an exact process, it is fact-driven and highly individualized. Sentencing is not a strictly codified and regimented process with pre-determined set punishments. In short, sentencing can be considered more of an Art rather than a Science. There are many sentencing considerations when craft an appropriate criminal sentence. Criminal sentencing considerations for judges can