Articles About Criminal Law Fundamentals
What Are the Fundamental Freedoms Under Section 2 of the Canadian Charter?
Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms addresses our “fundamental freedoms.” These rights apply to everyone in…
What is Jurisdiction?
The word “jurisdiction” comes from the Latin word ‘juris’ meaning law and ‘dicere’ meaning to speak. It indicates the authority…
The Doctrine of Common Intention
An individual may be liable for those offences which he she does not commit as a principle offender but in…
What Does Section 12 of the Canadian Charter Protect Against?
Section 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that everyone has “the right not to be subjected…
Section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Search and Seizure
Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects your right to be free from any and all…
Is There a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Regarding Outgoing Text Messages?
With the R. v. Marakah, 2017 SCC 59 decision the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) addressed the the limits of…
Is it a Crime to Practice Medicine with a Criminal Record?
It is not a crime in Ontario to practice medicine with a criminal record. That being said, members of the…
Is it a Crime to Lie About Your Criminal Record on a Job Application?
Professions in certain fields such as, health care and real estate are regulated professions that typically require a criminal background…
What Is an Acquittal in Canada?
An acquittal occurs when someone accused of a criminal offence takes their matter to trial and is found not guilty…
