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Is it a Crime to Panhandle in Ontario?
Panhandling, the act of begging in the street, in illegal in Ontario if it is deemed aggressive in nature. It…
How R. v. Antic Supreme Court Ruling Changed Bail in Canada
R. v. Antic is a welcome decision from the Supreme Court of Canada. With R. v. Antic, Justice Wagner reestablished the…
Is it a Crime to Grab Someone’s Arm?
It is a criminal offence in Canada to grab someone’s arm. You can be criminally charged with assault, prosecuted and…
Is it a Crime to Not Let Someone Leave?
Criminal Code of Canada Kidnapping (1.1) Every person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is guilty of an indictable offence…
Is it a Crime to Fail to Comply With a Court Order?
It is a criminal offence to fail to comply with a court order, Section 145 of the Criminal Code defines…
What is the Proposed Impaired Driving Legislation and What Does it Mean?
With the impending cannabis legalization bill, the Liberal government has introduced new federal legislation that changes Canada’s impaired driving laws.…
Is it a Criminal Offence to Use Someone Else’s Identification?
It is a criminal offence to use someone else’s identification. If you are caught using someone else’s identification it is…
Is it a Crime to Conceal The Birth of a Child?
Concealing a birth is the act of a parent, or other responsible person, failing to report the birth of a…
Is it a Crime Not to Cooperate With The Police?
Section 129 of the Criminal Code: Every one who (a) resists or wilfully obstructs a public officer or peace officer…
