When a Canadian offender faces the likelihood of conviction in a criminal case, their defence lawyer’s efforts typically tend to focus on mitigating the harshness of the penalties t…
You’re familiar with the use of self-defence in Canadian criminal law, right? If not, then please review the blog we posted last month because this month, we’re going to examine the…
The criminal defence DUI lawyers of Mass Tsang law firm have established a stellar reputation in the Greater Toronto Area for expertise in impaired driving cases. While lesser known…
IntroBoating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious issue in Canada, often contributing to fatal accidents. The legal consequences for impaired boating can be just as…
Self-defence is one of the most well-known legal defences used in criminal law. While self-defence principles evolved out of Common Law, Canadian laws covering the defence have prov…
When Canadian media reports on impaired driving fatalities, they frequently refer to Canada as having the “worst rate of drunk driving deaths in the developed world.” The reporting …
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve probably noticed that our lawyers have included a monthly posting highlighting various aspects of criminal defence in Canadian law. We…
The principle that ignorance of the law is not a defence is a cornerstone of Canadian criminal law. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, section 19 clearly states that a person cannot…
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…
Among all the penalties one typically receives when convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs charges in Canada, one stands out as particularly onerous.…
IntroWhile driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, could drinking too much coffee result in a DUI charge? It’s unlikely but technically possible in Canada under…
Intro:The intoxication defence in Canadian law is complex and can play a role in reducing or eliminating criminal charges under certain conditions. Recent changes by the Supreme Cou…
Yes, but you will be classified as a high-risk driver, and your options will be limited and significantly more expensive. After a DUI (impaired driving) conviction in Ontario, most…
