Articles About Criminal Law Fundamentals

The Not Criminally Responsible defence under Section 16 applies when a mental disorder prevents an accused from understanding the nature…

In situations where the criminal case was charged with breaking a law that is itself unconstitutional, he or she can…

Being an accessory after the fact is a separate criminal offence in Canada. This guide breaks down what the Crown…

There are two essential stages to any challenge under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In the first stage,…

Learn when police can lawfully detain you for questioning in Canada, how investigative detention works, and what rights are protected…