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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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Understanding the Abandonment Defence in Criminal Cases

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Can You Be Charged with DUI on an Electric Scooter?

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What is Crime Stoppers?

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Criminal Gangs and Organized Crime in Ontario

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What Does a Criminal Law Paralegal Do?

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Understanding the Basic Elements of Criminal Law in Canada

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Evidence in Criminal Trials: What You Need to Know

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Comprehensive Guide for the Accused in Criminal Trials

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Youth Charged with a Crime: Most Common Youth Offences in Canada

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Being Charged with a Firearm-Related Crime in Ontario

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Top 10 Police Mistakes that Can Lead to a DUI Acquittal or Dismissal

“To err is human, to forgive, divine,” wrote English poet Alexander Pope in 1711. Police are human and thus prone to making occasional mistakes, but they don’t have the authority…

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What is Considered Fraud in Canada?

To cover these different forms of fraud, Canada’s Criminal Code provides a broad-based description of potentially fraudulent activity to allow for a wide degree of prosecutorial dis…

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