In courtrooms, evidence is presented to strengthen or disprove claims made by opposing parties during cases. If you’re a regular consumer of courtroom dramas or John Grisham books, you might have come across the legal terminology of “real” and “demonstrative”…
In many legal proceedings, you’ll come across words that you may not be too familiar with. You might have seen a lot of proceedings in legal dramas on TV, but sitting on a trial yourself can be an intimidating experience.…
When somebody breaks the law, they usually get legally charged, depending on the circumstances. Some of you may have had experience with this, or know someone who has. When thinking of those situations, you might picture an adult facing liability…
A criminal record can create a lot of difficulties for you down the road. Whether it was being arrested or convicted, your record can prevent employers from hiring you or landlords from renting out to you. However, there is a…
At the end of the trial, when the case comes to a close, everyone in the room holds their breath. The fate of the defendant rests on the judge’s decision. You can’t imagine the tension of that moment as the…
Can you imagine spending over 20 years behind bars, serving time for a crime you didn’t commit? The mere thought of it is gut-wrenching. But unfortunately, wrongful convictions do occur. That’s exactly what happened to David Milgaard, who was only…
If you aren’t familiar with legal terminology, it can be tough to understand. Most of the language is highly specialized. You might know some of the more common terms, like “innocent until proven guilty” or “jail sentence”. But other, less-commonly…
The Department of Justice in Canada defines recidivism as the act of committing another crime after a prior offence. In other words, it describes the actions of those who reoffend after their first conviction. Recidivism rates are used to measure…
Canada takes a harsh stance on impaired driving. Across the country, there are strict limitations when it comes to driving while under the influence of mind-altering substances, including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, and more. There are federal and provincial laws…
These days, it’s tough to sort fact from fiction; misinformation makes it all too easy for myths to become popular beliefs. If you’ve never been involved with the court system, you might unknowingly be misinformed about how it works. The…
