"Court Orders & Compliance"
Failure to Comply with Bail Conditions in Canada
When an accused person is released on bail, it is possible that there may be conditions that they will have…
What Happens if You Fail to Appear in Court, Or Can’t Attend?
Failure to appear or attend court without a lawful excuse is a criminal offence and an accused can face up…
What are Court Orders?
A court order is a legal ruling that specifies what the accused can and cannot do. In criminal law, for…
What is a Peace Bond?
One of the first questions a client asks when charged with a criminal offence is if there is any way…
What is a Restraining Order And How Do I Get It Against Someone?
What is a Restraining Order? In Canada when someone refers to a “restraining order” typically they are, in fact, referring…
Is it a Crime to Fail to Comply With a Court Order?
It is a criminal offence to fail to comply with a court order, Section 145 of the Criminal Code defines…
Is it a Crime to Fail to Attend Court After Being Subpoenaed?
What should witnesses expect in court? The role of witnesses is to tell the court what they know in relation…
Understanding the Sexual Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA)
The Sexual Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) is a critical piece of legislation in Canada aimed at assisting police services…
Is It A Crime to Miss Your Court Date?
Failure to appear in court as required is a violation of the law which may result in an arrest warrant,…
