With few exceptions, civilians are not allowed to carry concealed weapons in Canada.
A law codifying most criminal offences and continuously updated to reflect changing societal values.
Severe penalties for impaired driving in Ontario to enhance road safety.
Taking property that is not rightfully yours with the use of threats or violence and even weapons.
Also called criminal attorneys or criminal defence lawyers provide legal assistance, advice and act to protect your rights during the criminal justice process.
What sets aggravated assault apart from other types of assault is the severity and the long-term results of the injuries inflicted.
The YCJA aims to consider the interests of victims while ensuring “accountability" through meaningful consequences, rehabilitation and reintegration.
It is a crime to seize control of a Canadian ship anywhere in the world or a platform attached to the seabed in our territorial waters.
The Code is a statute that defines what constitutes a criminal offence and it sets out the maximum punishment courts can impose upon conviction.
Any prohibited acts intended to deliberately damage, destroy or obstruct for political or military advantage, such as harming Canada's safety, security or defence.
When the federal government makes changes to the Code, it creates an amending act or regulation.
Impaired driving is a problem in Nova Scotia with severe consequences for those caught, including life in prison.
Presenting evidence to the court to supports your arguments.
Each province is responsible for its own liquor laws in Canada.
The intentional application of force to someone without their consent. Categorized as domestic or non-domestic.
After a preliminary inquiry, your charges could be dismissed if the judge is not convinced the evidence against you is strong enough.
An appeal is not a new trial, nor is it automatic. The defendant and the Crown have the right to appeal and typically have 30 days to file notice.
Enticing or forcing someone to provide sexual services for money, drugs, or other incentives is illegal.
Speed, bennies or uppers, billy, sulphate, grudge, dexys, blues, ups, wake-ups, black beauties, jollies, crazy medicine, yaba and crazy horse.
Probation orders require an offender to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Failure to comply is an offence.
The Income Tax Act is a federal law that collects and administers income tax in Canada.
Canada consistently ranks as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, but bribery of officials does occur and it is a crime.
Here are some common defences that can be used in your criminal case.
The Excise Tax Act administers taxes on goods and services in Canada for revenue and public policy.
Self-defence with a firearm may be legal if your life was in danger, though case law shows that is difficult to prove.
