"Assault & Violent Crime"

In Canada, uttering threats is a serious offence and is Canada’s second most prevalent police-reported violent criminal incident. If you’re…

Imagine you are in this situation: the police have found some illegal drugs, and, for whatever reason, they have associated…

Canadian courts take crimes against peace officers seriously. The charge is under “Offences Against the Person and Reputation.” Similar to…

In Canada, sexual assault occurs when a victim is coaxed, manipulated, or forced into any unwanted sexual activity. In order…

Assault with a weapon is a broad type of assault. It occurs when a person carries, uses, or threatens to…

Understanding the intricacies of criminal law can often be overwhelming, especially when confronted with serious charges such as assault causing…

In Canada, the Criminal Code does not distinguish between “felony” or “misdemeanour” charges; this is a misunderstanding stemming from the…

In Canada, robbery involves the theft or extortion of property using a weapon, violence, or threats of violence. There are…

In situations where money or property has been taken, the terms “theft”, “burglary”, and “robbery” are often used interchangeably. However,…