As discussed in our previous blog, Ontario increased fines and penalties associated with distracted driving in 2015. It is against the law to use …
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Privacy rights and text messages
On December 8, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada found that text messages that have been sent and received can, in some cases, attract …
Criminal Sentencing- a brief overview
Once an accused person has been convicted of an offence, the courts must decide what sentence to impose. In selecting an appropriate sentence, courts …
Unusual delay in regulating police record checks
The president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Michael Lacy, is calling on the government of Ontario to make good on its promise on changing …
R. v. Tunney – Reinforcing Antic and the ladder principle of bail
The recent case of R. v. Tunney sent an important message about the Court’s overreliance on sureties in our bail system. A surety is …
A Step Forward in Finding Justice for Everyone- Solitary Confinement Struck Down
Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from the general population. During this time, they are kept in …
What is a U.S. Waiver?
If you have a criminal record, even one you’ve received a pardon for in Canada, you may have difficulties at the U.S. border. American …
It seems like the Canadian government is going to legalize marijuana. Will they still arrest and prosecute me for marijuana possession?
As the law currently stands, marijuana is a controlled substance in Canada. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada is still prosecuting people arrested for …