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Can you Get Charged for Reading Someone’s E-mail?
According to the RCMP, cybercrimes are any crimes where the Internet and information technologies are used in the commission of…
Is it A Crime in Canada to Commit Assisted Suicide or Euthanasia?
In Canada, aiding or abetting a person to commit suicide is a criminal offence pursuant to section 241(b) of the…
The Guilty Client
When I attend a dinner party, it is inevitable that someone will hear that I am a criminal lawyer and…
Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms: The Right to Counsel
What is the Right to Counsel? Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms contains three rights that every individual…
Sexual Assault: Mistaken Belief in Consent
Sexual assault is a criminal offence under s. 271 of the Criminal Code. Sexual assault is defined as any form…
What Shows up in Criminal Record Searches?
Many clients charged with criminal offences express concern that they don’t want a criminal record, and rightfully so. A criminal…
Is It A Crime To Record a Conversation?
It is not a crime and legal in Canada to record a conversation as long as at least one party…
What is a Peace Bond?
In various circumstances, an individual charged with a criminal offence (Domestic Assault or otherwise) may be offered a Peace Bond…
Is it a Crime to Injure or Kill a Dog or Cat?
Here we explain how Canadian courts have imposed punishment for crimes committed against dogs and cats.
