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Different Types of Warrants in Canada
Canadian criminal law is concerned with balancing society’s interest in preventing and punishing harm with preserving respect for the liberty…
Firearm Offences in Canada
Part III of the Criminal Code of Canada sets out firearm offences. These offences are further split into categories including…
Possession of Prohibited Weapons- Pepper Spray/Nunchucks/ Switchblades
Criminal defence lawyers often encounter questions about the legality of weapons other than firearms, such as pepper spray, nunchuks, and…
Striking Down The Mandatory Minimum, R. v. Sharma
In Canada, mandatory minimum sentences are imposed on individuals convicted of certain criminal offences. This means that sentences imposed on…
What is the Police Record Check Reform Act?
Individuals living in Ontario who have never been convicted of a criminal offence and therefore do not have a criminal…
Understanding The Canadian Jury System
The jury system is one of the most fundamental institutions in Canada’s criminal justice system. Under the Canadian Charter of…
Do I Have To Pay The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s Award Of Financial Compensation?
The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s goal is to provide support to complainants in criminal matters. If an individual is a…
What is SOIRA?
SOIRA stands for Sexual Offender Information Registration Act. According to SOIRA, the purpose is to help police services prevent and…
