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, …
Youth Offenders and the Youth Criminal Justice Act
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (or the YCJA) applies to youth that are aged 12 to 17 who have been charged with criminal offences. …
Crosswalks vs. Crossovers: When am I required to wait for Pedestrians?
On January 1, 2016, the Ontario government enacted new safety laws protecting pedestrians at designated pedestrian crossovers. This new law is part of the …
What is the ‘Gladue Court’?
The Gladue Court is a specialized court in London, Ontario for offenders with an Aboriginal background. If you are accepted into Gladue Court, you …
Ontario’s Distracted Driving Laws
In September 2015 the province of Ontario increased fines and penalties associated with distracted driving. In Ontario, it is against the law to use …
What are My Obligations to Report an Accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, the situation can be very stressful. Some of the stress relates to determining whether to report …
What is a Peace Bond?
There are two ways a person can be required to enter into a peace bond. First, the criminal court can issue a peace bond …
Impaired Operation & Exceeding 80: Understanding Drunk Driving Charges
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 …
How can I get a Legal Aid Certificate?
The Legal Aid certificate process is an important one to understand, given the financial costs associated with being charged criminally. While it would be …
What are my chances of getting bail after being arrested?
Every client who finds themselves behind bars – whether they’re a first time accused or have been in and out of the system regularly …