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Can a Confession Lead to a Conviction?
A confession is an incriminating statement made by a person in relation to an alleged offence. It may be used…
Can I Travel to the United States with a Criminal Record?
Sometimes decisions and choices we make as youth or adults come back to haunt us in ways we may not…
How and When Can you Visit Someone in Prison?
Visiting hours for family, friends and Lawyers Being incarcerated in Ontario comes with many challenges for both the inmate and…
How can Family and Friends Transfer Funds to an Inmate?
Prisons in Ontario have very similar guidelines for funds being transferred to inmates, however they do differ slightly. If you…
What Is the Victim Fine Surcharge (VFS)?
The Federal Victim Fine Surcharge (FVFS), as set out in s.737 of the Criminal Code of Canada, is a monetary…
What Are Police Vulnerable Sector Checks?
During the application process for employment, volunteer positions or academic positions within certain organizations, applicants might find themselves subject
Understanding the Sexual Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA)
The Sexual Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) is a critical piece of legislation in Canada aimed at assisting police services…
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.…
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…