Articles About Police Powers & Procedures
November, 10
Authority to Search a Motor Vehicle
In Canada, all powers to search and seize are now subject to section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights…
May, 28
When Can Police Legally Stop You for Questioning in Canada?
Not every police stop is a lawful detention, and not every detention gives officers the right to search you. Here…
August, 14
Police Can Legally Search Garbage Without a Warrant
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in R. v. Patrick that police can search garbage placed for collection without a…
