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Understanding Character Evidence in Criminal Trials

By Jonathan Pyzer on January 14, 2010

During the course of a criminal trial the prosecution may try to lead character evidence about the accused individual. For legal purposes, the word “character”

January 14, 2010

Impaired by Drugs

By Jonathan Pyzer on January 3, 2010

Under Canadian law it is illegal to drive when impaired. Usually when we hear about impaired driving in the media, the focus is on drinking and driving. However

January 3, 2010

Peace Bonds: Understanding Section 810 of the Criminal Code

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 19, 2009

A peace bond is a court order requiring a specific individual to “keep the peace and be of good behaviour”. A peace bond is not a conviction and it will not app

December 19, 2009

Sexual Assault – Consent (alcohol, fraud)

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 13, 2009

Sexual assault is a criminal offence under s. 271 of the Criminal Code. Sexual assault is defined as any form of sexual contact without the ...

December 13, 2009

Is Marijuana Illegal?

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 7, 2009

There is confusion amongst members of the public as to whether or not simple possession of marijuana is illegal. This confusion has been caused by ...

December 7, 2009

Emigration (US) Repercussions of a Criminal Conviction

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 1, 2009

Our clients are often concerned about the effect a criminal conviction could have on their ability to travel to the United States. If you are convicted of a cri

December 1, 2009

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