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No-Contact Orders in Ontario

In an Ontario criminal case, a no-contact order is a condition that requires you to stay out of communication, directly or indirectly, with a person named in the order, such as the …

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Worst 4 Mistakes Drivers Make When Charged with DUI in Ontario

The outcome of a DUI case in Ontario is often shaped less by the traffic stop itself and more by what the accused does afterward. Early decisions on what you say, how you respond,…

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Sexual Assault Prevention Strategies in Canada

Between 2002 and 2016, Canadian police investigated an average of 22,000 reported sexual assaults per year, according to incident-based crime statistics compiled by Statistics Canad…

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Understanding the Trauma Endured by Sexual Assault Victims

Sexual assault is the least reported violent criminal act reported to Canadian police by victims. According to the latest Statistics Canada criminal victimization report, numerous s…

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The True Costs of Impaired Driving in Canada

How does one calculate the true costs of impaired driving in Canada? If you Google “What are the true costs of impaired driving in Canada?” you’ll be hard-pressed to find a definiti…

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What is the Invitation to Sexual Touching Offence Under Canadian Law?

While the criminal invitation to sexual touching charge can be based on mere words, the Greater Toronto Area sexual assault defence lawyers of Mass Tsang warn clients that the offen…

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How to Find the Best Criminal Defence Lawyer in Brampton, Ontario

If you’re facing criminal charges in Brampton, Ontario, seeking a highly competent criminal defence lawyer should be your number one priority. Whether you’re entirely innocent of th…

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What’s the Difference Between Indictable, Summary Conviction, and Hybrid Offences in Canada?

As a regular reader of our blog, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that we usually reference crimes categorized “indictable” or “summary conviction” offences, sometimes both. If you’re a c…

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Credit Card Fraud in Canada: Online Transactions and Legal Risks

Charged with Credit Card Fraud in Canada? — Here’s What You Should Know

Credit card fraud in Canada is a serious criminal offence that can lead to significant penalties, including imprisonment. However, not every situation involving unpaid credit card d…

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What is Considered an Unlawful Arrest in Canada?

With extensive criminal defence experience in the Greater Toronto Area, the Mass Tsang legal team will tell you that the police can make mistakes and sometimes prove negligent in en…

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A Toronto Court Has Subpoenaed You — What’s Next?

In this blog posting, Mass Tsang’s Greater Toronto Area criminal defence team will review Latin-originated legal term “subpoena.” You’ve undoubtedly heard the term referenced in TV…

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Impact of an Out-of-Province DUI on Ontario License Holders

If you hold an Ontario driver’s licence and are charged with impaired driving in another province — or, in some cases, outside Canada — the criminal case is only half the problem. Y…

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Yes, Police Can Charge You with DUI in Canada Based on Prescription Drug Usage

According to the latest Statistics Canada data, Canadian police charged 3,339 motorists with driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs in 2022. Of this number, Ontario police were …

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