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Is it a Crime to Shoot Someone Who is Already Dead?

By Jonathan Pyzer on January 3, 2017

it is a crime to shoot someone who is already dead. In an unprecedented case, Toronto Police Officer, James Forcillo was charged with, and later convicted of, a

January 3, 2017

Is it a Crime to Plan to Commit a Crime?

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 6, 2016

Planning to commit a crime is a criminal offence in Canada. Regardless of if the planned crime is never executed. Conspiring to commit a crime is in itself

December 6, 2016

Is it a Crime to Share Your Netflix Password?

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 29, 2016

In the Criminal Code legislation exists that is designed to address unauthorized access to online accounts like Netflix and HBO Section 342.1 of the Criminal

November 29, 2016

Is it a Crime to Fail to Attend Court After Being Subpoenaed?

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 22, 2016

What should witnesses expect in court? The role of witnesses is to tell the court what they know in relation to the alleged criminal matter that is before the c

November 22, 2016

Is it a Crime to Assist Someone With Their Suicide?

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 15, 2016

The common law crimes of attempting suicide and of assisting suicide were codified in Canada when Parliament enacted the Criminal Code 1892. In 1972, Parliament

November 15, 2016

Is it a Crime to Make a Computer Virus or Hack?

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 8, 2016

The Canadian Criminal code has been used and amended to deal with technological advances in an effort to regulate and criminalize certain online activity. It

November 8, 2016

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