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05 Jan, 2026

What is a Criminal Charge and What is Not?

A criminal charge in Canada is any charge laid under the Criminal Code of Canada or other federal criminal legislation. Even offences many people consider “minor” — such as DUI, sho…

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10 Feb, 2023

Is It a Crime to Drink in Public in Canada?

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23 Jan, 2023

Publishing Intimate Images Without Consent Goes Beyond “Revenge Porn”

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14 Dec, 2022

What Are Some Criminal Defence Strategies in Canada?

You might find this hard to believe, but sleep has been successfully used as a criminal defence in Canadian courts. How, exactly, does that work, you ask?—“Your honour, I cannot …

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17 Nov, 2022

Marijuana May be Legal in Canada, But Don’t Combine it with Driving

Greater Toronto Area residents can now receive home delivery of recreational marijuana from Uber Eats. The food delivery platform began offering cannabis delivery in the region last…

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17 Oct, 2022

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