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What is the Police Record Check Reform Act?
Individuals living in Ontario who have never been convicted of a criminal offence and therefore do not have a criminal…
Understanding The Canadian Jury System
The jury system is one of the most fundamental institutions in Canada’s criminal justice system. Under the Canadian Charter of…
Do I Have To Pay The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s Award Of Financial Compensation?
The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s goal is to provide support to complainants in criminal matters. If an individual is a…
What is SOIRA?
SOIRA stands for Sexual Offender Information Registration Act. According to SOIRA, the purpose is to help police services prevent and…
Sexual Assault, Alcohol and Consent
Sexual assault is a serious crime in Canada and being accused of sexual assault can damage your reputation. The Criminal…
What is the Difference Between ‘Impaired Care and Control’ and ‘Impaired Operation’?
Impaired Care and Control and Impaired Operation are very similar offences. A slight difference, exists between “operation” and “care or…
What is the Difference Between Over 80 and Impaired Driving?
This is a common question among those charged with drinking and driving offences. Although these charges are not the same,…
Is it a Crime to Use Scalper Bots?
As for December 14, 2017, scalper bots became a provincial criminal offence in Ontario. A bill to protect ticket buyers…
What is a Crown Pre-Trial?
Once disclosure has been provided, counsel will need to discuss your case with the Crown. In complex cases the discussion…