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What is a Hate Crime?
In Canada out right to free speech is not unlimited. It is subject to reasonable limitations. Section 1 of the…
Is it a Crime to Work at a Marijuana Dispensary?
What is a Marijuana Dispensary? A marijuana dispensary is a storefront operation that sells marijuana to customers. Some dispensary operators…
Is it a Crime to Falsely Identify Yourself to the Police?
It is possible to be charged with the criminal offence of Obstructing Justice for falsely identifying or refusing to identify…
What is Mental Health Court?
The Ontario criminal justice system recognizes the casual connection that can sometimes exist between mental health issues and criminal behaviour.…
Is it a Crime to Almost Hit a Pedestrian?
Careless driving If you almost hit a pedestrian with your car it is possible that you may be charged with…
Is Revenge Porn a Crime?
Revenge porn is a crime in Canada. It is defined as the sexually explicit portrayal of one or more people that…
What to Expect at Your Criminal Trial?
In the event that you have been charged with a criminal offence and your criminal defence lawyer is unable to…
Is it a Crime Not to Pay Your Credit Card Bills?
Not paying your credit card bill is not a criminal offence. While there are serious financial consequences of not paying…
The R. v. Jordan Effect: Impact and Implications on Canadian Criminal Justice System
R. v. Jordan is a 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision that ultimately changed the definition of what is means…
