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Distracted Driving – automatic suspensions come into effect

By Cassandra DeMelo | April 27, 2018
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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

By Cassandra DeMelo | April 25, 2018
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On December 8, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada found that text messages that have been sent and received can, in some cases, attract …

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Criminal Sentencing – a brief overview

By Cassandra DeMelo | April 6, 2018
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Once an accused person has been convicted of an offence, the courts must decide what sentence to impose. In selecting an appropriate sentence, courts …

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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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Bill C-51: Proposed Changes to Sexual Assault Law in Canada

By Cassandra DeMelo | November 30, 2017
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Sexual assault provisions in the Criminal Code have often been considered convoluted and, at times, difficult to comprehend. Bill C-51, introduced in June 2017, …

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What happens following an arrest?

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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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