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Assault by Parents

By Jonathan Pyzer on April 24, 2018

Assault is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. Assault, as defined in the Code, includes any form of physical punishment parents, teachers or ...

What is Jurisdiction?

By Jonathan Pyzer on April 19, 2018

The word “jurisdiction” comes from the Latin word ‘juris’ meaning law and ‘dicere’ meaning to speak. It indicates the authority granted to the courts ...

Police "Spy" Tactics

By Jonathan Pyzer on April 17, 2018

As of 2012, motor vehicle drivers in Ontario face a hefty fine of $155 if caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. ...

Opinion Evidence at Trial

By Jonathan Pyzer on April 12, 2018

When an individual testifies as a witness their primary job is to testify about facts that are within their knowledge. Generally speaking, the court is ...

The Doctrine of Common Intention

By Jonathan Pyzer on April 10, 2018

An individual may be liable for those offences which he she does not commit as a principle offender but in which he or she plays ...

Formal Admissions

By Jonathan Pyzer on April 5, 2018

While preparing for a criminal trial, the accused individual and his or her criminal defence lawyer will receive a statement of the prosecution’s case against ...

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