Articles About Criminal Law Fundamentals
What Are the Possible Outcomes of a Criminal Case in Ontario?
Learn the possible outcomes of a criminal case in Ontario, including acquittal, conviction, diversion, discharge, and withdrawn charges.
NCR vs. Criminal Responsibility – A New “Defence” of Insanity ??
You may have heard it before, a case where the accused was “let off” because they were deemed insane or…
What Is “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” In Canadian Criminal Law?
Beyond a reasonable doubt requires more than simply being convinced that the defendant “probably” committed the crime or “likely” committed…
What is the Difference Between Criminal Offences and Provincial Regulatory Offences?
What are Criminal Offences? In the Canadian legal system, there are offences legislated un
Can I Travel to the United States with a Criminal Record?
Travelling to the United States with a criminal record can be challenging. Decisions and choices made in the past can…
Section 7 of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Overview of Section 7 Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides protective measures for every individual’s…
What Are the Fundamental Freedoms Under Section 2 of the Canadian Charter?
Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms addresses our “fundamental freedoms.” These rights apply to everyone in…
What is Jurisdiction?
The word “jurisdiction” comes from the Latin word ‘juris’ meaning law and ‘dicere’ meaning to speak. It indicates the authority…
The Doctrine of Common Intention
An individual may be liable for those offences which he she does not commit as a principle offender but in…
