The term “age of consent” refers to the age at which individuals can consent to sexual activity. In Canada, the general rule is that the age of consent in Canada…
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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...
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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...
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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