It is your Charter-protected right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. However, there are some instances where police can search your person, …

The Youth Criminal Justice Act (or the YCJA) applies to youth that are aged 12 to 17 who have been charged with criminal offences. …

On January 1, 2016, the Ontario government enacted new safety laws protecting pedestrians at designated pedestrian crossovers. This new law is part of the …

The Gladue Court is a specialized court in London, Ontario for offenders with an Aboriginal background. If you are accepted into Gladue Court, you …

In September 2015 the province of Ontario increased fines and penalties associated with distracted driving. In Ontario, it is against the law to use …

If you are involved in a car accident, the situation can be very stressful. Some of the stress relates to determining whether to report …

There are two ways a person can be required to enter into a peace bond. First, the criminal court can issue a peace bond …

The Criminal Code of Canada contains two related but separate charges concerning drunk driving. The first charge is concerned with a person’s use or …

The Legal Aid certificate process is an important one to understand, given the financial costs associated with being charged criminally. While it would be …

Every client who finds themselves behind bars – whether they’re a first time accused or have been in and out of the system regularly …