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Instances It’s Necessary to Hire a Criminal Defence Lawyer
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most stressful and confusing times in any person’s life. Whether you have been arrested for a minor infraction or a more severe felony, it is essential that you retain the services of
How to Find the Best Toronto Criminal Lawyer For You
The presumption of innocence is among the basic rights that everyone should have in the legal system. This means a person is seen as “innocent until proven guilty” in a court of law. However, many people don’t understand the legal
Concerning Drinking And Driving Statistics In Canada For 2022 (Part 2 Of 3)
Drinking and driving issues are Canada’s most significant contributors to public health and safety problems. This shows that drunk driving and impaired driving do not pick a place and time and that they are ongoing social problems that need to
Concerning Drinking And Driving Statistics In Canada For 2022 (Part 1 Of 3)
Unfortunately, deaths and accidents caused by drinking and driving continue to be a major public safety issue in Canada. These violent deaths cause immense pain for many families, often more than the combined number of hostage situations, armed robberies, and
DUI On An Electric Scooter In Ontario
2020 in Toronto, a 28-year-old knocked over a 64-year-old pedestrian with an electric scooter. The 28-year-old had a blood-alcohol level three times over the legal limit and received a sentence of 36 months probation, was ordered to pay restitution, fined
White-Collar Crime Can Bring Years in Prison – Let a Criminal Defence Lawyer Protect You
You may not realize that non-violent white-collar crimes can also lead to incredibly harsh penalties, such as many years in prison or even a life sentence. These types of crimes, such as fraud, theft, and embezzlement, are often committed without
Do You Need to Give The Police Your Phone Password?
How would you feel if you were legally required to hand over your smartphone or another electronic device, and the police searched through your photos, videos, text messages, and contacts? Individuals in Canada have a right under section 8 of
How to Handle Police Interrogation
Rights During Interrogation in Canada In Canada, unless you are a minor, you are not entitled to have a lawyer present during a police interview. It will be just you and the officers. If the police ever question you, you
What’s the Difference Between Assault and Aggravated Assault?
The Categories of Assualt Assault is a criminal offence in Canada. There are three categories of assault in the Criminal Code: common assault, aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm. Common assault is the least serious
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