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An individual may be liable for those offences which he she does not commit as a principle offender but in…

While preparing for a criminal trial, the accused individual and his or her criminal defence lawyer will receive a statement…

The rules of evidence dictate what evidence is admissible at a criminal trial. For example, evidence may be deemed inadmissible…

Toronto Police torture tactics drew attention when in 2009 the Ontario Court of Appeal marked a critical judgment on “tortuous”…

Canadian criminal law is concerned with balancing society’s interest in preventing and punishing harm with preserving respect for the liberty…

Part III of the Criminal Code of Canada sets out firearm offences. These offences are further split into categories including…

Criminal defence lawyers often encounter questions about the legality of weapons other than firearms, such as pepper spray, nunchuks, and…

In Canada, mandatory minimum sentences are imposed on individuals convicted of certain criminal offences. This means that sentences imposed on…