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What happens following an arrest?

By Cassandra DeMelo | November 30, 2017
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Once arrested, a person may be charged with an offence. If the police determine that they do not have probable grounds to support a …

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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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How does R. v. Antic affect my chances of getting bail?

By Cassandra DeMelo | July 30, 2017
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In June 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released their decision in the case of R. v. Antic. Antic appealed the Criminal Code’s restrictions …

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What is the Youth Therapeutic Court?

By Cassandra DeMelo | May 22, 2017
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The Youth Therapeutic Court is a specialty court available in London for youth under the age of 18 years old who have been charged …

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Delays Getting to Trial – What does R. v. Jordan mean for me?

By Cassandra DeMelo | April 22, 2017
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If you’ve been attending at the criminal courts recently, you’ve likely heard several mentions of “Jordan.” The case of R. v. Jordan is a …

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What does it mean to be a surety for someone?

By Cassandra DeMelo | March 30, 2017
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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 …

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Is a bail hearing my last chance to be released?

By Cassandra DeMelo | March 10, 2017
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If the Crown is not consenting to your release, then you require a bail hearing (also known as a “show cause” hearing) in order …

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How do I have my record expunged?

By Cassandra DeMelo | February 17, 2017
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The process to have your record expunged in Canada is known as a record suspension. It is often referred to as a pardon. A …

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