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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

Self-defence does not provide carte-blanche to use as much force as a person wants. The concept is often misunderstood, and this misunderstanding can lead to criminal charges. In this article, we take a look at what self-defense actually includes in Canada. “AS MUCH FORCE AS NECESSARY” This concept of “as much force as necessary” is

The Severity of Crime IS the Biggest Factor Why Offenders go to Jail on a First Offence Generally, the type and nature of the crime will have the most significant impact on why first time offenders go to jail. First time offenders that have no criminal record, no prior criminal history with the police and are facing charges

Don’t be like Jon Snow, if you are faced with a murder charge, it is important to remember that remaining silent is your best option. Confessing to the murder will not help your case, and in fact may make it worse. You need an experienced criminal lawyer who can protect your rights and freedoms and help

Can you face charges for kidnapping your own child? It’s something that happens more often than one might expect. It’s most common when the parents do not live together, and one parent kidnaps the child when they do not have custody or against the will of the other parent. For Abduction Section 283 of the Criminal