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…
After the U.S Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights, many individuals have become interested in the current law surrounding abortion in Canada. Is abortion…
Is a sexual assault charge the same as rape? The charge of “rape” is no longer included in the Canadian Criminal Code and therefore it is not a criminal offence….
The thought of testifying on the witness stand is very stressful for many accused persons. This has only been intensified by the recent Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard trial. When…
The digital landscape has become fertile grounds for illegal human activity, including fraud, impersonation, harassment, child pornography, and child luring. As such, Internet crime is an expanding area of law…
A sexual assault charge can have far-reaching consequences – reputations ruined, relationships severed, job loss, negative social stigma, and a criminal record. If convicted, sexual offenders may serve jail time,…
Being charged with domestic assault is a serious and complicated matter. And with the myriad of variables at play in such a situation, you’ll need assistance to guide you through…
From banking to emails, messages, and online shopping, we use our smartphones now more than ever before. As a result, few things contain as much personal information. This causes the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted the lives of inmates who are incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most apparent is the fact that, despite a Provincial Health Order for the…
International Women’s Day is observed on March 8th around the world. It’s a day to celebrate women’s achievements, bring awareness to women’s equality and rights, and recognize opportunities where more…