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Insanity Defence in Canada: NCRMD and Criminal Responsibility Explained Alt: Man in an orange prison uniform behind bars, illustrating how NCRMD (Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder) is a legal finding that can still result in detenti

What to Know About the Insanity Defence in Canadian Criminal Law

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…

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What Are the Stages of a Criminal Case in Canada?

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If You Get a DUI in Canada, Can you Still Drive in Another Country?

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What is Mischief in Canadian Criminal Law?

Every now and then, you probably come across a news story that references police charging someone with “mischief.” For example, a recent Global News article about a man charged with…

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What is the Duress Defence in Canadian Criminal Law?

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How to Be a Responsible Driver in Canada

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Alcohol Involved in Many Canadian Boating-Related Deaths

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Understanding Self-Defence in Canadian Criminal Law

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Untangling the Presence of Alcohol and Drugs in Fatally Injured Drivers in Canada

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What is the Necessity Defence in Canadian Criminal Law?

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What is Mistake of Fact or Law Defence in Canadian Criminal Law?

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What is Embezzlement, and How Does One Fight This Charge?

The term “embezzlement” tends to make the news when the embezzlement involves large sums of money. Such as most recently in the Greater Toronto Area when a provincial government bur…

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Can You Get a DUI Criminal Record Removed in Canada?

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