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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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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Sex is complicated. Sex can get even more complicated when you’re not honest with a sexual partner. If you were dishonest, you may be at risk of a charge for…
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What do you do if you're being charged with or investigated for a sexual offence? A sexual offence conviction can be far-reaching with consequences that significantly impact your life, including…
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How do you hire a lawyer? Which lawyer do you hire? And when do you hire a lawyer? These are some of the most common questions that people have when...
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At Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence, we believe that a defence lawyer has one of the most important jobs. It is our job to protect the client from the state to…
