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Can a Person With A Criminal Record Act as a Surety?
What is a surety? A surety is someone who agrees to take responsibility for a person accused of a crime.…
What is an Acquittal?
An acquittal occurs when someone accused of a criminal offence takes their matter to trial and is found not guilty…
Is it a Crime to Play a Prank on Someone?
You may be charged with a criminal offence for playing a prank on someone. In May 2017, two men, who…
Is it a Crime to Hate?
You may be charged with a criminal offence for expressing hateful views in Canada. In Canada our freedom of expression…
What is a Hate Crime?
In Canada out right to free speech is not unlimited. It is subject to reasonable limitations. Section 1 of the…
Is it a Crime to Work at a Marijuana Dispensary?
What is a Marijuana Dispensary? A marijuana dispensary is a storefront operation that sells marijuana to customers. Some dispensary operators…
Is it a Crime to Falsely Identify Yourself to the Police?
It is possible to be charged with the criminal offence of Obstructing Justice for falsely identifying or refusing to identify…
What is Mental Health Court?
The Ontario criminal justice system recognizes the casual connection that can sometimes exist between mental health issues and criminal behaviour.…
Is it a Crime to Almost Hit a Pedestrian?
Careless driving If you almost hit a pedestrian with your car it is possible that you may be charged with…