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Not Criminally Responsible – Sec. 16 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Reason for not criminally responsible as per the sec. 16 of the criminal code of Canada.
Hearsay Evidence
Generally speaking, a hearsay statement is an out-of-court statement made by person A to person B (or overheard by person…

Understanding Wiretap Procedures and Legal Implications
Though members of the public often interpret the word “wiretap” is referring only to listening devices used to intercept telephone…
Remedies Pursuant to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (ss. 24 and 52)
In situations where the criminal case was charged with breaking a law that is itself unconstitutional, he or she can…
Understanding Elements and Penalties of Being an Accessory After the Fact
An individual may be liable for those offences which he she does not commit as a principle offender but in…

Constitutional Limitations on Charter Rights at Canadian Airports
There is no place on Canadian soil where individuals have less constitutional protection than at an international airport. The government…
Navigating Diversion Programs in Criminal Cases
A criminal record can have a serious impact on your future. The effects of a criminal record can include restrictions…
Police Powers and Investigative Detention
The police may approach you for questioning in a variety of situations. You may be walking down the street, hanging…
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – Section 1
There are two essential stages to any challenge under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In the first stage,…