Nov 1, 2018 | Articles, Impaired Driving / DUI
There are sweeping proposed changes to Canada’s driving under the influence of alcohol laws. According to an April 2017 Health Canada backgrounder, the most noted and perhaps most controversial change, if these proposed changes become law, is that police will be able...
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Oct 15, 2018 | Articles, Break & Enter
What Are the Differences Between Theft, Burglary and Robbery? Theft, burglary and robbery are often thought to be the same thing. However, from a legal standpoint, they all have subtle differences from each other. In this article, Armoured Suits Criminal Defence...
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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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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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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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Oct 26, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence
Yes, you can give up your right to a having trial and plead guilty at any time – even after your trial date is set. That said, you should always talk to your lawyer or duty counsel (who advise you before a court hearing) about pleading guilty before you make this...
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