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This article was last updated: Nov. 8th, 2023 There are different types of evidence that are available in a criminal trials that can prove or disprove specific facts about the case. The evidence can help establish an issue or fact by the information they provide. For example an accused person’s fingerprint at the crime scene […]

This article was last updated: Nov. 7th, 2023 Sentences for manslaughter convictions vary widely and can be difficult to understand. The Canadian criminal system is complex, with a range of possible consequences that depend on the circumstances associated with each specific case. This article will provide an overview of manslaughter sentencing in Canada to help

This article was last updated: Nov. 6th, 2023 Domestic emotional abuse is a severe and can do a great deal of harm to victims. In this post, we’ll define emotional and psychological abuse and look into the penalties if you or a loved one is convicted. WHAT IS EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE? The Courts recognize

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