Frank Stronach, the founder of a company worth approximately $3 billion, has been accused of sexually assaulting 10 different complainants between 1977 to 2023. Stronach is facing…
Scott Taylor was wrongfully charged with obtaining sexual services from teenage girls under s.286.1(1) of the Criminal Code. The RCMP not only wrongfully charged Taylor; they released his…
Police body cameras in Canada are useful for capturing hard details during interactions with the public or the police force. They’re important for fostering public trust and accountability from both…
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What is a guilty plea? If you wish to plead guilty you will have to admit the allegations against you as fact. However, there may be some negotiation regarding what…
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A peace bond is not a guilty plea. Entering into a peace bond requires an acknowledgment that there has been an apprehension of the breach of the peace and that…
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What is sexual assault? Sexual assault is listed under section 271 of the Canadian Criminal Code. In a broad sense, it is considered an assault that violates the sexual integrity…
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Do you know what happens if you get charged with sexual assault? Now, do you know what you can do if you get charged with historical sexual assault? We’ve broken…
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What evidence can I provide in my defence for a sexual assault charge? One of the main questions asked by those who have been accused of sexual assault is what…
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In Canadian law, conspiracy occurs when two or more people form an agreement to commit an offence listed in the Criminal Code. This decision does not have to be recorded…
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Criminal harassment is under section 264 of the Canadian Criminal Code. There are 4 types of behaviour that qualify as criminal harassment: Section 264(2)(a) covers the repeated following of the…