Articles About Police Powers & Procedures
What Are Your Rights When You Are Arrested or Detained in Ontario?
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What is Unlawful Arrest in Canada? A Guide to Your Rights
This guide explains what constitutes an unlawful arrest in Canada and details your Charter rights during police encounters. It clarifies…
What is Entrapment Law in Canada?
Entrapment is a legal remedy to criminal charges in Canada based on the conduct of the police before or during…
Is it a Crime to Lie to the Police and/or the Court?
You can be charged with criminal offences for lying to the police. Is it a Crime to Lie to the…
Can Police Use Bus Surveillance to Catch Distracted Drivers in Ontario?
As of 2012, motor vehicle drivers in Ontario face a hefty fine of $155 if caught using a mobile phone…
Torture Tactics Police Use to Get a Confession
Toronto Police torture tactics drew attention when in 2009 the Ontario Court of Appeal marked a critical judgment on “tortuous”…
What is the Police Record Check Reform Act?
Individuals living in Ontario who have never been convicted of a criminal offence and therefore do not have a criminal…
What Happens When a Police Officer Lies Under Oath?
In 2012, the Toronto Star documented an in-depth survey of police witnesses involved in criminal trials. The study examined several…
Is it a Crime to Falsely Identify Yourself to the Police?
It is possible to be charged with the criminal offence of Obstructing Justice for falsely identifying or refusing to identify…
