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…
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…
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…
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…
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…