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…
This article explains how public drinking is treated under Canadian law, why confusion is so common, what actually exposes someone to criminal liability, and how Ontario law fits in…
The question “Is it against the law to date a minor in Canada?” is deceptively simple. Many people assume that any romantic relationship involving a minor is illegal, while others m…
While domestic assault charges cannot be “dropped on request,” they can be withdrawn, stayed, or dismissed under the right legal circumstances. This article explains what legal stra…
An officer’s failure to appear can have significant consequences for how the Crown proceeds and how your defence lawyer responds. This article explains how Ontario courts handle the…
A sexual assault allegation in Toronto immediately triggers a criminal investigation that can lead to arrest, strict bail conditions, and life-altering consequences — even before gu…
Indecent acts generally involve intentional public behaviour meant to offend, insult, or disturb others. Indecent exposure is more serious and applies when a person exposes their ge…
