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Section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
There are two essential stages to any challenge under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In the first stage,…
Section 11 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Section 11 of the Charter guarantees every individual certain rights when they are charged with a criminal offence. Section 11…
Long Term Offender Designation
Bill C-55, which came into force on August 1st, 1997, made significant changes to Canada’s Dangerous Offender legislation. This legislation…
Prostitution Laws – Toronto, Ontario and Canada
There is no explicit prohibition against “prostitution” in the Criminal Code of Canada. In other words, the specific act of…
How to Choose a Criminal Lawyer in Toronto
None of us want to be in such a situation, but if you are accused of a crime for any…
Understanding the Role and Function of Juries in Canada’s Criminal Justice System
The jury system is one of the most fundamental institutions in Canada’s criminal justice system. Under the Canadian Charter of…
The Rape Shield Legislation (s. 276 of the Criminal Code)
Before 1982, it was permissible for criminal defence lawyers to attack the credibility of complainants in sexual assault cases by…
Lawyer vs. Paralegal
A paralegal is a individual who is not a lawyer, but who is licensed to undertake specific forms of legal…
Understanding Character Evidence in Criminal Trials
During the course of a criminal trial the prosecution may try to lead character evidence about the accused individual. For…