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What Are the New Penalties for Drug Impaired Driving in Ontario?

Dec 6, 2016 | Articles

What Are the New Penalties for Drug Impaired Driving in Ontario? In Ontario, it used to be that the penalties for driving under the influence of drugs were less harsh than those for drunk driving. No longer. At the start of October, Ontario brought in tough new...
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Is Witchcraft a Crime in Canada?

Oct 21, 2016 | Articles

Halloween is just around the corner, and lots of ghouls and goblins will be out on the streets collecting candy. However, if you’re planning to pretend to practice any witchcraft on that date, our best legal advice to you is … don’t. Believe it or not, you can be...
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What Is the Difference Between Joyriding and Motor Vehicle Theft?

Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Defence

When it comes to taking or stealing a vehicle, there are two types of “theft” in the Canadian Criminal Code. A “joyride”, which is not named as such in the Criminal Code and is a slang term, is when someone takes a vehicle such as a car or a boat and uses it without...
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Who is Considered a Youth in the Criminal Justice System?

Sep 23, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Defence, Uncategorised

There may be a fair amount of misconception out there when it comes to youth crimes and how old you have to be before you are charged as a youth or charged as an adult. Part of that has to do with the fact that the laws have changed a few times in recent years: once...
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Can I Access Ontario Court Documents?

Aug 22, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Records

Can I Access Ontario Court Documents? You can access Ontario court documents in most cases as many court documents are available to the public, such as: Any current list the court of civil proceedings commenced maintains; Any documents filed in a civil proceeding; Any...
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Can Serving the Wrong Food to Someone With a Food Allergy Get Me Into Legal Trouble?

Aug 10, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Defence, In the Media

There’s an unusual case that’s been all over the media recently about a Quebec waiter who served the wrong food to someone with a food allergy. Police have recommended a charge of criminal negligence be brought forth against the waiter. Is simply making a mistake when...
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