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The Ontario Police Record Checks Reform Act

By Cassandra DeMelo | June 6, 2018
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The Police Record Checks Reform Act was passed in December 2015. On November 1, 2018, almost three years later, the Act will finally come …

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All About Bill C-45: The Cannabis Act

By Cassandra DeMelo | March 26, 2018
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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 …

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Unusual delay in regulating police record checks

By Cassandra DeMelo | March 16, 2018
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The president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Michael Lacy, is calling on the government of Ontario to make good on its promise on changing …

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R. v. Tunney – Reinforcing Antic and the ladder principle of bail

By Cassandra DeMelo | February 27, 2018
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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 …

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Solitary Confinement Struck Down

By Cassandra DeMelo | February 14, 2018
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Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from the general population. During this time, they are kept in …

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Pre-sentence custody and enhanced credit

By Cassandra DeMelo | February 5, 2018
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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 …

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Why is there a warrant out for my arrest?

By Cassandra DeMelo | January 26, 2018
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If there has been a warrant issued for your arrest, it is because the police believe that you have committed an offence. This could …

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Can I refuse to comply with a roadside breath test?

By Cassandra DeMelo | November 10, 2017
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In short — no. The police have the right to request a roadside breath test and a breathalyzer test only if they have reasonable …

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I have domestic charges. Can I go back home or have contact with my partner?

By Cassandra DeMelo | November 2, 2017
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If you’ve been accused of a criminal offence in relation to your current or former romantic partner, this is labelled a domestic allegation. Domestic …

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What is an intermittent sentence?

By Cassandra DeMelo | September 22, 2017
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If someone is convicted of an offence and will be sentenced to a period of incarceration, it is available for the Judge to consider …

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