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 …

Bill C-45, also known as the Cannabis Act, is a piece of government legislation that would legalize access to cannabis in Canada. The bill …

The president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Michael Lacy, is calling on the government of Ontario to make good on its promise on changing …

Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from the general population. During this time, they are kept in …

Pre-sentence custody refers to the period of time an individual spends in jail awaiting the completion of their matters. While some people facing criminal …

If there has been a warrant issued for your arrest, it is because the police believe that you have committed an offence. This could …

If someone has been arrested, the Crown and/or the Court may require that they have a suitable surety in order to be released. A …

If you are arrested by police, the only information you are required to provide them with is your name, date of birth, and address. …