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Section 10 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms contains three rights that every individual has upon arrest or…
What Happens When a Police Officer Lies Under Oath?
In 2012, the Toronto Star documented an in-depth survey of police witnesses involved in criminal trials. The study examined several…
Alberta’s Bill 29: An Act to Reduce Cannabis and Alcohol-Impaired Driving
The Province of Alberta is to laregly decriminalization impaired driving with new legislation, Bill 29. This anticipated decriminalization follows an…
Is There a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Regarding Outgoing Text Messages?
With the R. v. Marakah, 2017 SCC 59 decision the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) addressed the the limits of…
Is it a Crime to Catcall Someone?
It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence for catcalling. “Catcalling” typically refers to the behaviour where one…
What is a Restraining Order And How Do I Get It Against Someone?
What is a Restraining Order? In Canada when someone refers to a “restraining order” typically they are, in fact, referring…
Is it a Crime to Practice Medicine with a Criminal Record?
It is not a crime in Ontario to practice medicine with a criminal record. That being said, members of the…
The Effect of Criminal Offence Charges For Members of The Real Estate Counsel of Ontario
Is it a Crime to Lie About Your Criminal Record on a Job Application?
Professions in certain fields such as, health care and real estate are regulated professions that typically require a criminal background…
