Over the past year, it hasn’t been easy to cross the border from the United States to Canada. Travel has been restricted for nonessential reasons since the outbreak of COVID-19. But if you have been convicted of a DUI, you…
Despite the vast amount of information that’s available to us today, nothing compares to the expertise and training that a criminal lawyer possesses. If you’re defending yourself in court, you can’t compare to what a trained professional offers during a…
Most of us have seen movies where a defendant represents themselves in court; they do so gracefully and eloquently, leaving the judge and jury in awe at their improvisational skills. But there’s a stark difference between courtroom dramas and the…
If you’re applying for a job in nursing, teaching, or childcare, you might be asked to provide a background or criminal record check. It is your responsibility to apply for and obtain this information. You can only apply for a…
Everyone makes mistakes, but when you’re driving a vehicle, even a brief lapse of judgement or attention can have deadly consequences. Driving offences in Canada carry particularly severe penalties. But the punishments depend on what you’re charged with—careless, or dangerous…
If you are arrested, you may have dozens of thoughts racing through your head, like: are you obligated to answer questions? Is there someone you can talk to for advice? What are your options? Upon being detained, your rights may…
Should children be held liable for their actions? At what age is it acceptable to charge children—how young is too young? This issue is often debated in law jurisdictions around the world. The Youth Criminal Justice Act is an important…
Many Canadians are unsure of what they can do in terms of self-defence, and what goes against the law. If you retaliate against an attacker, will you be charged with assault, or does it fall within your rights to defend…
Gun ownership in Canada is unique. It’s more heavily regulated than most countries, which may be a concern to those who own firearms here. For clarity’s sake, let’s start by defining a few terms. In Canada, a firearm is a…
In Canada, criminal offences are divided into two main categories: summary conviction offences and indictable offences. Every crime in Canada falls under one of these classifications. Even though these terms are part of the Criminal Code, not all Canadians are…
