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This article was last updated: Nov. 5th, 2023 What is aggravated assault in Canada? An aggravated assault is the most serious violent crime before murder under Canadian criminal law. A simple assault, or common assault, is when there is the intentional application of force, directly or indirectly, to another person without their consent. But an […]

This article was last updated: Nov. 3rd, 2023 Now that the Canadian government has legalized recreational marijuana, it doesn’t mean just anybody can start a grow op. In this post, we’ll discuss the legal amounts of legal cannabis plants you are allowed to grow and the penalties for going over. We’ll also look into what

This article was last updated: Nov. 1st, 2023 Criminal offences in Canada can be classified as summary offences, indictable offences or hybrid offences. The differences between summary vs indictable offences are significant.  Summary offences are less serious and carry a lighter sentence, while indictable offences are more serious and carry a harsher sentence. But the differences do not end

Canada’s Mental Health Act is a law that protects and safeguards Canadian citizens living with mental health conditions. The treatment and protections provided to those living with mental illnesses are there for both the person with the condition and those living among them. Every province has its own mental health law to serve its people.

Under the Canadian Criminal Code, criminal mischief is defined as any act that destroys or otherwise damages property, renders the property inoperative, obstructs the lawful use of property, or interferes with the lawful operation of the property. Often, parents and guardians receive a Notice to Parent, Adult Relative, or Other Adult notifying them that their

The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) protects the privacy and identity of young people found guilty of crimes. The YCJA governs the Canadian youth justice system, which has oversight over youth aged between 12 and a day less than 18. Originally enacted in 2003, the YCJA replaced the old Youth Offenders Act (YOA) statute. The

The new digital age presents citizens with a number of advancements that make life easier. But digital developments also present opportunities for criminal activity. Cybercrime. Computer crime. Technology-related criminal offences. Whatever you want to call them, the criminal offences are on the rise, and young people are most well-suited to utilize the internet and technology

Breathalyzers are considered reasonably accurate. And while that might be enough to keep the roads safer with fewer drunk driving incidents, the ‘reasonable’ part of that last sentence can leave much to be desired for drivers accused of having disqualifying levels of alcohol in their blood. Thousands of tests are thrown out yearly because of

In recent years, Canada enacted a controversial law allowing police to perform random breathalyzer tests without the need for suspicion of drunk driving. They can request (demand, really) the alcohol breath test on the road, at the bar, at a restaurant, and even at a person’s home. These tests don’t need to occur because of