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…
Drug trafficking in Canada is one of only a few criminal offences that carry a possible life sentence upon conviction.
According to the latest Statistics Canada data on adult criminal court case outcomes, Ontario Courts convicted between 26-35% of Level 1 assault defendants annually between 2016 and…
If Canadian police arrest you for assault charges relating to a spouse or other intimate partner, Crown prosecutors will likely pursue a conviction with more vigour than they would …
The question of how far a Canadian can go in defending themselves and their families from a home intruder is currently the subject of vigorous national debate after Ontario police a…
Experienced criminal lawyers are highly adept at effectively strategizing defences designed to secure dropped charges, diversion, reduced charges, acquittals, or other favourable ou…
Now might be a good time to explain what differentiates a felony from a misdemeanour. While we trust that our readers will not run afoul of the law here or in the U.S., the more one…
People tend to associate the word “assault” with violence and causing physical harm. However, under Canadian law, assault includes the intentional application of force against anoth…
While “Believe all women” became a catchphrase of the MeToo Movement, some alleged victims make false sexual assault allegations to police, whether due to false memories or maliciou…
If you’re bound and determined to prove your innocence in criminal court by taking on the role of a DIY lawyer, you should know how to plead “not guilty,” one of the first steps you…
The Canada Criminal Code tells us that sexual assault is “any unwanted sexual act done by one person to another or any sexual activity done without a person’s consent or without the…
GTA clients who consult with Mass Tsang due to impending assault charges are often confused by the potential legal consequences they face. Most understand that aggravated assault is…
Sexual interference and sexual assault are distinct but equally serious offences under Canadian law. While both involve sexual conduct, sexual interference specifically targets any …
