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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

29 Jan, 2026

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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14 Jun, 2023

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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