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What is a Surety?
A surety is an individual who agrees to be responsible for and supervise an accused person once the accused is…
Nursing Home Negligence and Criminal Charges: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 represents a significant legal risk to nursing home organizations and employees. We review what criminal liability nursing homes may…
What is the Sentencing Time For Assault?
Assault in the Canadian criminal context can take on many forms. Any one of these charges could result in a…
What is the Difference Between Criminal Offences and Provincial Regulatory Offences?
What are Criminal Offences? In the Canadian legal system, there are offences legislated un
Can I Travel to the United States with a Criminal Record?
Travelling to the United States with a criminal record can be challenging. Decisions and choices made in the past can…
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 Does “Jurisdiction” Mean?
The word “jurisdiction” comes from the Latin word ‘juris’ meaning law, and ‘dicere’ meaning to speak. It indicates the authority granted…