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Theft, robbery, and burglary all involve the stealing of property. These charges, however, under Canadian law have different meanings, interpretations and consequences. Defending against any of these charges requires an understanding of the differences between them. THEFT – SECTION 322 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE Simply stated, theft is intentionally taking property that belongs to someone […]

Some police investigative techniques often leave an accused person feeling that the police tricked them into committing a crime. Whenever police employ tactics that influence an accused to commit a crime by the use of trickery, persuasion or fraud it can be considered ‘police entrapment’. A police officer during the course of their investigations is

A Probation Order has become a far too common component of a person’s sentence. Probation Orders contain conditions that must be followed for the term of the order. Failing to comply with a probation condition can result in serious consequences. PROBATION ORDERS The conditions imposed on a Probation Order should reflect the nature of the

Canada’s recent federal legalization of cannabis has been making headlines around the world, but how legalization affects youth and underage cannabis possession is rarely mentioned. Federally, the minimum age for marihuana possession is 18. But, as with tobacco and alcohol, individual provinces can set their own age limits. In Ontario, the minimum age is 19 to buy,

Having your child face criminal charges is challenging for any family. Parents can have an especially difficult time both accepting that their child is involved in the justice system and also finding the right balancing of supporting their child, maintaining their parental role and acting as their surety. We take a look at the parent’s

A criminal record can put a limit on your freedoms and your opportunities. For youth, that means putting a limit on your future. It’s no wonder that young offenders and their parents so often ask, “how long does a youth criminal record last?” In our Toronto Youth Criminal Law Myths article, we addressed the myth that youth

Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c.16 Cannabis Control Act, 2017 Bill 36 The legalization of recreational marijuana is fast approaching. As it nears, the Ontario government is adjusting legislation to control how, where and by whom marijuana will be sold. Last week the government introduced Bill 36 which, with other marihuana legislation, makes substantial changes to

Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. – Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms This is a fundamental right enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms which protects us all against the government intruding into our privacy. It ensures that police and other state actors respect our

The Toronto Police Integrated Guns & Gangs Task Force, often referred to as simply Guns & Gangs or G & G, is an initiative to designed to reduce organized crime with a focus on gun violence and disrupting drug trafficking. The Guns & Gangs task force is made up of police officers, crown attorneys and