"Criminal Law Fundamentals"
What is an Acquittal?
An acquittal occurs when someone accused of a criminal offence takes their matter to trial and is found not guilty…
Is it a Crime to Hate?
You may be charged with a criminal offence for expressing hateful views in Canada. In Canada our freedom of expression…
What is a Hate Crime?
In Canada out right to free speech is not unlimited. It is subject to reasonable limitations. Section 1 of the…
What to Expect at Your Criminal Trial?
In the event that you have been charged with a criminal offence and your criminal defence lawyer is unable to…
Is it a Crime to be Present While a Crime is being Committed Even if You Don’t Do Anything?
It is not a crime to be present while a crime is being committed. Under Canadian law, there is no…
What is a Guilty Plea for a Criminal Offence?
Guilty pleas What should I do before deciding whether to plead guilty or not? It is important to understand all…
What is a First Appearance for a Criminal Offence?
What happens at the first appearance at court for a person accused of a criminal offence? What should the…
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
With the Constitution Act, 1982 the Charter of Rights and Freedoms became a part of the Canadian Constitution. The Constitution…
Is It Possible to Have Fingerprints and Photographs Taken at the Time of Arrest Destroyed?
When an individual is arrested and charged with a hybrid or indictable offence they are legally obligated to get photographed…
