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Is it a Crime to be Intoxicated in a Public Place?
You could be charged for public intoxication with both provincial and federal law. Under section 175 of the Criminal Code,…
Is it Legal to Write on Canadian Banknotes?
It is not illegal to write on bank notes in Canada. There are prohibitions, however, on reproducing a current Canadian…
Is it a Crime Not to Report a Crime in Canada?
Under section 22 of the Criminal Code of Canada, if an individual has an awareness of a crime because they…
What is the Difference Between Criminal Offences and Provincial Regulatory Offences?
What are Criminal Offences? In the Canadian legal system, there are offences legislated un
What does unfit to stand trial mean?
Why Does an Individual Need to be Fit to Stand Trial? In order to stand trial – this means to…
How Much Jail Time For a DUI?
A D.U.I, “driving under the influence”, is the common phrase used when describing the act of drinking and driving. In…
Can I Travel to the United States with a Criminal Record?
Travelling to the United States with a criminal record can be challenging. Decisions and choices made in the past can…
Firearms Offences Criminal Code
As major Canadian cities face a spike in gun violence — Toronto has seen 10 people shot in just the…
Ontario Courts Are in Need of Technological Updates
Many criminal defence lawyers, crown counsel, Justices and court staff have been subject to the delay and difficulty caused by…
