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Will I have a Criminal Record if I am Convicted of a Domestic Assault?
Determining whether or not you will have a criminal record upon conviction of domestic assault depends on the sentence…
Is it a Crime to Leave Your Child Alone in a Car?
It is a criminal offence to leave a child alone in a parked vehicle. Typically people who are accused of…
What happens when the police attend the scene of an alleged domestic assault?
Domestic violence is a serious crime that has serious repercussions. Domestic violence encompasses physical or sexual force against the assailant’s…
Is it a Crime to Spank Your Child?
When defined as a use of reasonable force it is not a crime to spank your child in Canada. Known…
Understanding Bail Hearings in the Criminal Justice System
When someone is charged with a criminal offence(s) and arrested, they may be released at the scene of their arrest,…
What is a Guilty Plea for a Criminal Offence?
Guilty pleas What should I do before deciding whether to plead guilty or not? It is important to understand all…
When Can the Police Use Lethal Force in Canada?
The Criminal Code outlines circumstances when a person in authority can reasonably use lethal force against another person in section…
Is it a Crime to Drive Without Insurance?
In Ontario, it is a legal requirement for all vehicle owners to have valid insurance for their vehicles and it…
What is Innocence Canada?
Innocence Canada (formerly the Association in Defence or the Wrongly Convicted of AIDWYC) is a Canadian, non-profit organization that was…
