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Do You Go to Jail for Assault in Ontario?

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…

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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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How Does a Sexual Assault Lawyer Explain the Difference Between Assault and 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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Understanding the Concept of “Reasonable Doubt” in Canadian Criminal Law

Let’s examine the reasonable doubt concept so that you can better understand its importance in criminal trials and how it might benefit you if you face criminal charges.

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Dangerous Driving in Ontario

You might be surprised to learn that Toronto is the safest city for driving in Ontario. At least, according to research conducted by insurance comparison site MyChoice, which analyz…

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