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How Can I Appeal a Finding of Guilt For a Criminal Offence?
In Canada, anyone found guilty of breaking the law may ask a higher court to review what happened at the…
What is the Sex Offender Registry?
The National Sexual Offender Information Registry is a national database that contains the identity, location and other information of those…
Can the Police Search Your Cellphone Without a Warrant Upon Arrest? (R v Fearon)
The Supreme Court of Canada in R v Fearon (2014) ruled that the police can conduct a limited search of…
What is a First Appearance for a Criminal Offence?
What happens at the first appearance at court for a person accused of a criminal offence? What should the…
Is it a Crime to Count Cards?
Card counting is a strategy used in casino card games and the Ontario Court of Justice has ruled that it…
What Are Potential Sentences For a Finding of Guilt for a Criminal Offence?
The following are potential sentences for a person found guilty of criminal offence: What is an Absolute Discharge? An absolute…
Is it a Crime to Tip a Cow?
The Criminal Code has prohibitions on injuring animals. For example, section 444 of the Criminal Code, specifically protecting cattle, states…
Is it a Crime to Carry Knife?
Section 88 of the Criminal Code makes it illegal to carry a knife if the crown can prove beyond a…
What is the Diversion Program?
How is eligibility for Diversion determined? For what offences is diversion available? What is a minor offence? Examples of minor…