The Police Record Checks Reform Act was passed in December 2015. On November 1, 2018, almost three years later, the Act will finally come …
The Police Record Checks Reform Act was passed in December 2015. On November 1, 2018, almost three years later, the Act will finally come …
The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is some evidence on which a properly instructed jury could convict at trial. They are …
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 …