Do You Have To Cooperate With Police?

Sep 20, 2021 | Articles, Criminal Defence, Criminal Records, Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is: No. In Canada, you have the right to remain silent. This right is constitutionally protected and enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Generally speaking, you do not have to assist in a criminal investigation, provide...
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Is It Mischief or Breaking and Entering?

Oct 1, 2018 | Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, Mischief

There have been arrests detailed in the media where people are charged with both mischief and breaking and entering for a crime they allegedly committed. One instance that occurred in the Ottawa Valley saw four people charged with break and enter and a variety of...
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What Information Is Shared In A Vulnerable Sector Check?

Sep 15, 2018 | Frequently Asked Questions

Are you applying for a job, volunteer work or educational opportunities? If you are, you may be asked to conduct a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC). This is meant to assess your suitability for positions where you would have trust or authority in relation to...
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Are Cellphone Data Searches Legal in Canada?

Apr 3, 2018 | Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, Warrants & Searches

A controversial December 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling allows police to search some information on your cellphone without a warrant when making an arrest. Basically, there are only certain circumstances where police are authorized to conduct a cellphone search...
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