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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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Understanding Canada’s Age of Consent Law

“Consent” is one of the most essential words in Canadian laws covering sexual assault and other sexual offences. Police can address any sexual activity committed without consent as …

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Can You Smoke Cigarettes While Driving in Ontario?

Being a responsible driver, you’d never consider consuming alcohol or lighting up a joint while behind the wheel, right? But what about tobacco?

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

If you rack up excessive credit card charges and quit remitting payments to the card issuing company, can Ontario police charge you with fraud?

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What Happens if a Police Officer Fails to Show Up in Court for My Case?

Without the officer’s testimony, the case cannot proceed, leading to dropped charges or quashing of the traffic ticket. Right?

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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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What’s the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Canada

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, Ontario police investigated more than 12,000 reports of sexual assault in 2022. These investigations led police to arrest almost…

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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

As we’ve repeatedly showcased in our Criminal Law Blog, the impacts of an impaired driving arrest and conviction can significantly disrupt one’s life.

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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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Understanding Harassment in Canadian Criminal Law?

If you come across a news headline that references someone police have arrested for “criminal harassment,” you might pause to wonder what forms of harassment rise to the level of cr…

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Exploring the Role of Technology in Canadian DUI Enforcement and Prevention

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released draft rulemaking that might require auto manufacturers to install advanced impaired driving prevent…

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