When you’re charged with a criminal offence in Canada, one of the most important early decisions you’ll make is how you want your trial to proceed. This choice is called an “election right,” and it determines whether your case will be heard by a judge alone or a judge and jury, and whether it will […]
In Canadian criminal law, a discharge allows an individual who has been found guilty to avoid a criminal conviction, provided certain legal and public interest criteria are met. Discharges are typically reserved for low-level, non-violent offences and first-time offenders where a conviction would cause more harm than good. There are two types of discharges available: […]
Canada is famous for its large landscapes and rich culture. It also has a long history that is deeply connected to horseback riding. Horses have been very important to the country’s growth, from early travel to transportation. But because laws and social norms change over time, there are now questions about what the law says […]
A Conditional Sentence Order (CSO), often referred to as “house arrest,” is a sentencing option in Canadian criminal law that allows individuals to serve their sentence in the community under strict conditions rather than in a jail or prison. It is governed by section 742.1 of the Criminal Code and is available only in specific […]
Key Takeaways: DUI laws in Canada cover bicycles since the Criminal Code defines “conveyance” to include motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bikes. Riding a bike while impaired by alcohol or drugs is treated the same as driving under the influence. Penalties for DUI on a bike can include fines, license suspension, mandatory programs, or imprisonment. DUI […]
It is an era of the internet, so it is normal that you will search for nearly everything. You may think it is normal to watch anything on the internet, as you are paying for it and have your own device. But do you know that you can go to jail if you watch certain […]
Impaired driving is a serious criminal offence in Canada. It is defined as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 80 mg or more per 100 ml of blood or impaired by alcohol or drugs. So, it is clear that you will be charged with impaired driving in Canada for their […]
In Canada, upon detention, the Accused is eligible to a “ Show Cause Hearing” or a Bail hearing, which serves to determine whether the Accused should be released from custody while awaiting trial or the bail process. This is an essential legal proceeding as it upholds the fundamental legal principle of presumption of innocence and […]
When a person faces a serious criminal charge in Regina, the process usually kicks off with a preliminary hearing, commonly called a preliminary hearings inquiry. At this key step in the justice system, the court decides whether enough evidence exists for the matter to move up to a higher trial court. Though held in the […]
In Canada, vehicular manslaughter is a dangerous crime that happens when someone dies because someone was driving a car illegally. This can include driving while drunk or high, driving recklessly, or operating a vehicle in any other way that is careless or dangerous. The laws in Canada that cover vehicular killing are complicated. They include […]
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