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Is it a Crime Not to Report a Crime in Canada?
Under section 22 of the Criminal Code of Canada, if an individual has an awareness of a crime because they…
What does unfit to stand trial mean?
Why Does an Individual Need to be Fit to Stand Trial? In order to stand trial – this means to…
Firearms Offences Criminal Code
As major Canadian cities face a spike in gun violence — Toronto has seen 10 people shot in just the…
Ontario Courts Are in Need of Technological Updates
Many criminal defence lawyers, crown counsel, Justices and court staff have been subject to the delay and difficulty caused by…
Legal Aid Ontario – Who Qualifies For a Legal Aid Certificate
In 2016, Superior Court Justice Ian Nordheimer put a temporary halt to the start of a man’s trial for drug…
Bill C-45, The Cannabis Act Passed By Canadian Senate
On June 7, 2018, Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act was passed by the Canadian Senate. This lifted a 95 year…
Are Recent Changes Improvements to Ontario’s Justice System?
There has been criticism to Ontario’s criminal justice system in regards to its overall performance. Recent reforms have attempted addressed…
Section 7 of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Overview of Section 7 Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides protective measures for every individual’s…
Section 2 of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: The Fundamental Freedoms
Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms addresses our “fundamental freedoms”. There are four fundamental freedoms in…