Murder and homicide are legal terms that carry significant emotional weight. There is no more serious crime that the Canadian government prosecutes, and the Crown takes a vigorous approach to crimes involving human death.
There are some critical legal definitions …
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is fundamental to our democratic form of government. The Charter applies nationwide to protect individual human rights and legal freedoms. It enshrines civil liberties for persons accused by the government of crimes to …
Anyone facing criminal charges has a right to a lawyer who can represent them in court and provide an argument that persuades a jury to find them innocent. A question that people often ask criminal lawyers is, “Do you have …
Minors who face criminal charges are known as young offenders and face slightly different consequences than adults who commit the same crime. Young offender programs exist to rehabilitate children in hopes that they’ll learn from the experience and avoid a …
In Canada, finding a suitable surety is an important step in preparing for a criminal case. Some people wonder, “Can a witness be a suitable surety?”
If you have questions about the suitability of a surety in your upcoming court …
A notably complex part of Canadian law includes the legal justification of acting in self-defence. When can you make a self-defence claim in a Canadian criminal court, and what rights do you have regarding the use of force? Learn the …
When preparing for a criminal trial, defence lawyers and prosecutors gather evidence that supports their case. The prosecution will need to present the relevant evidence that proves a defendant committed a crime. The defendant’s legal team will counter that argument …
The judiciary maintains an unwavering commitment to fairness and impartiality in pursuing justice. Regrettably, instances of hasty accusations resulting in unjust incarcerations have compromised this commitment, jailing individuals under a cloud of presumed guilt for offences they did not commit. …
Facing criminal charges and going to jail are among the most stressful things a person can experience. Even if you know you broke the law, the prospect of even a short jail sentence is a terrifying one. The effects of …
Have you wondered what happens when someone who stands accused of a crime passes away before a concrete conviction happens? It’s not as uncommon as you might think. But do the charges fall away, or does the trial keep going …
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