Can Someone Drop Assault Charges?
Assault charges of any kind are taken seriously by authorities throughout Canada. If there is an allegation against you involving assault charges, you could still be prosecuted even if the [...]
How to Beat an Assault Charge in Canada
Misunderstandings, short tempers, and rash behaviour can lead to assault charges. Assault - defined as the intentional application of force on another person directly or indirectly and without consent - [...]
Can Minors be Charged with Assault?
It happens. Kids get into trouble. They fall in with the wrong crowd, act rashly, and make bad decisions. However, minors have responsibilities like anyone else, and not following the [...]
Tension Runs High over Hand Sanitizer
Around the world, people have been stockpiling supplies and caused a shortage of everyday essentials, from toilet paper and hand sanitizer to bread and baking powder. The idea of quarantining [...]
What Happens to Someone Charged with Domestic Abuse
Although there is no specific offence listed in the Criminal Code, most acts of family violence are crimes in Canada. But there are offences related to domestic abuse, such as [...]
What Happens When an Unregistered Restricted or Prohibited Gun is Used in Self-Defence?
This is something all gun-owners should be aware of: All Canadians have a right to self-defence and to use firearms against attackers. However, the right to self-defence does not overrule [...]
Petty Theft vs Grand Larceny
What are the differences? Petty theft and grand larceny are basically the same offences. Both are defined as the unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another [...]
Important Legal Changes on the Horizon For Aboriginals
Face it, Canadian aboriginals continue to experience many constraints in their lives. Some are due to indigenous laws and cultural lifestyles, while others stem from deep-seated bias. In a report [...]
Legal Self-Defence: The Odds Are in Your Favour
The definition of self-defence is when a person uses force or a weapon to protect one’s body and one’s property from harm. Contrary to popular belief, the Criminal Code of [...]