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Is it a Crime to Have a Mistaken Belief in Consent?
If you are accused of sexual assault and can prove to the Court that you had a legitimate and reasonable…
If I have a Criminal Conviction am I Inadmissible to Enter the United States?
There are many reasons a person may be ineligible to enter the U.S. Inadmissibility arises from “…conviction, or admitting, even…
Is it a Crime to Impersonate a Doctor?
It is a criminal offence in Canada to impersonate a doctor. Historically, there have been incidence of people impersonating doctors…
Is it a Crime to Record a Conversation?
Some relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada that deal with the recording of private conversations are listed below:…
Is it a Crime to Kill or Injure a Dog or Cat?
Yes. It is a crime in Canada to injure or kill a cat or dog. It is also a crime…
Can a Person With A Criminal Record Act as a Surety?
What is a surety? A surety is someone who agrees to take responsibility for a person accused of a crime.…
What is an Acquittal?
An acquittal occurs when someone accused of a criminal offence takes their matter to trial and is found not guilty…
Is it a Crime to Play a Prank on Someone?
You may be charged with a criminal offence for playing a prank on someone. In May 2017, two men, who…
Is it a Crime to Hate?
You may be charged with a criminal offence for expressing hateful views in Canada. In Canada our freedom of expression…
