As discussed in our previous blog, Ontario increased fines and penalties associated with distracted driving in 2015. It is against the law to use …
As discussed in our previous blog, Ontario increased fines and penalties associated with distracted driving in 2015. It is against the law to use …
On December 8, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada found that text messages that have been sent and received can, in some cases, attract …
Once an accused person has been convicted of an offence, the courts must decide what sentence to impose. In selecting an appropriate sentence, courts …
The president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Michael Lacy, is calling on the government of Ontario to make good on its promise on changing …
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 …
Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from the general population. During this time, they are kept in …
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 …
As the law currently stands, marijuana is a controlled substance in Canada. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada is still prosecuting people arrested for …