According to the latest government statistics, Canadian police investigated a record 178,532 fraud reports in 2024, a nearly 120% increase from the 81,179 incidents they investigate…
Section 10(b) of the Charter guarantees the right, upon arrest or detention, to retain and consult with a lawyer without delay and to be informed of this right. Section 7 of the Cha…
Over the past decade, the property crime offence category has accounted for between 44% and 57% of the Crime Severity Index, making it the most prevalent collective offence police i…
Almost 10% of the 105,371 defendants convicted of a criminal offence by Canadian Courts during the 2023-2024 reporting period received a conditional sentence, according to the lates…
Anyone who’s been released from police custody while awaiting trial for criminal charges risks severe consequences if they break the conditions listed in their bail release form. Br…
Breathalyzer test results are the most critical evidence the Crown uses to secure convictions in Canadian DUI cases that hinge upon blood alcohol concentrations (BAC). However, brea…
Anyone charged with sexual assault will initially worry about the penalties an Ontario court might impose if the charges lead to a conviction. As the potential legal severity of the…
The Criminal Code of Canada does not have a provision prohibiting driving while impaired with a child in the car, nor do provincial laws. Instead, the Code and some provinces consid…
This article explains how the insanity defence works, how it differs from unfitness to stand trial, what happens after an NCRMD finding, and why invoking the defence can carry conse…
Impaired driving laws in Ontario and across Canada have changed significantly over the past decade. One of the most impactful developments was the introduction of mandatory alcohol …
For many first-time or low-level offenders, the existence of a criminal record can be more punitive than the sentence imposed by the court itself. As a result, Canadians frequently …
Life imprisonment is the most severe punishment available under Canadian criminal law. However, contrary to widespread public belief, a life sentence in Canada does not automaticall…
