Search warrants have long been a trope of television and film crime dramas to the extent that some Canadians mistakenly believe police must get a warrant before searching a home or …
Being charged with sexual assault in Canada is not only emotionally overwhelming — it carries the potential for life-altering consequences. But a charge is not the same as a convict…
Domestic assault charges in Ontario carry significant consequences, even if the incident involved minimal physical contact. Understanding why charges might be dropped and taking spe…
An assault charge in Ontario can impact your freedom, reputation, and future. Whether it's a simple misunderstanding or a serious accusation, understanding what happens next — and h…
Sexual assault charges in Ontario can seriously affect your career — even if you are never convicted. From reputational harm to job loss, the consequences can be immediate and long-…
Physical contact between people is highly personal. Under Canadian law, if you intentionally touch someone without their consent for a sexual purpose, police can charge you with sex…
Between April 2017 and February 2020, the online news website Vox compiled a list of 262 celebrities, politicians, prominent business executives, and other influential people accuse…
If Canadian police catch you driving with a BAC level exceeding 0.08%, they can charge you with criminal DUI. However, what happens if police pull you over after you’ve had a few dr…
Given the news coverage, you might wonder whether the accused can protect their reputations even if ultimately found innocent in court. To answer this question, let’s go back 10 yea…
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, Canadian police charged 39,021 motorists with DUI in 2023, of which almost half — 15,503 — were arrested in Ontario. These numbers su…
