Courts across Canada regularly accept digital communications like texts and social media messages, and legal commentary has noted that this type of “social media evidence” is now a routine part of how offences are investigated and proven (see The Unclear Picture of Social Media Evidence to learn more). As long as messages can be shown […]
Getting released on bail is a substantial moment in any criminal case because it means you get to go home, keep your job, and be present for your family while your matter works through the courts. But bail comes with conditions, and it certainly isn’t a free pass to go back to life as […]
Getting a legal document in the mail can make your stomach drop. If you’ve received a subpoena, you probably have questions. What exactly is this paper? Do you really have to go? What happens if you don’t? This guide walks you through everything you need to know about subpoenas in Canada, from what they are […]
Simply viewing most graphic or violent content (gore) for personal interest is generally not illegal in Canada. However, under Section 163 of the Criminal Code, it becomes a crime if the content is deemed obscene, meaning it unduly exploits sex combined with violence, horror, or cruelty. Additionally, possessing or accessing any violent content involving minors […]
A bench warrant is a legal order issued directly by a judge when an individual fails to appear in court or follow a specific judicial directive. Unlike standard arrest warrants, these are usually issued in response to a breach of the “administration of justice” rather than a new criminal act. Facing an active warrant can lead […]
Criminal lawyers defend cases by thoroughly investigating charges, challenging prosecution evidence, negotiating plea deals, protecting clients’ rights, and representing them in court with opening/closing statements, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting defence arguments to create reasonable doubt, aiming for acquittal or reduced charges/penalties. In any legal system, criminal charges are the worst. Permanent police record, fines, and […]
Situations after a separation often get heated if one spouse takes the path of violence instead of peacemaking out of agony or revenge. Stalking, visiting children out of custody, threatening, or interfering with social and personal life, and criminal harassment make up about 90% of criminal harassment cases. A peace bond and a restraining order […]
If you or someone you care about has just been charged with a crime, one of the first confusing questions that comes up is: “Does the accused have to live with the surety?” No, the accused does not always have to live with the surety. But in many cases, the court may require it as […]
Have you been released from jail with conditions? Did a judge give you probation rules to follow? Breaking these rules is a big problem. When you fail to comply with release order conditions in Canada, you can face new criminal charges. This means more jail time, fines, and a criminal record that follows you everywhere. Many […]
You’re out with friends, having a few drinks, and decide to hop on an electric scooter for a quick ride home. It seems harmless, right? Wrong. Many people don’t realize that you can actually get a DUI on an electric scooter, and it is not just a question—it’s a serious legal reality in Canada. That “fun” ride […]
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