What is civil forfeiture in Canada?
Civil forfeiture is the process through which a Court of King’s Bench Justice may order the forfeiture of property connected to criminal activity, without a
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What You Need to Know If You Are Arrested
If you have never been arrested, your first time can be stressful. Even if you have been arrested before, the best way to minimize your
Everything You Need to Know About Extradition
What is Extradition? Extradition is the process through which a foreign country requests the surrender of an individual so that they can face trial outside
What is House Arrest? What is a Conditional Sentence Order?
What Is House Arrest? House arrest is a loose way to refer to a condition that can require a person to stay in their house
What Sentences Can a Young Person Receive?
If a young person pleads guilty, or is found guilty after a trial, there are a wide range of sentences that can be imposed. Many
What is Probation?
Probation can be part of or the whole of a sentence after someone is found guilty of a criminal offence. Probation or a probation order,
What is Adult Alternative Measures Program?
The Alternative Measures Program (often called AMP) is an option that is often available for people charged with minor criminal offences who have no criminal
What is the Defence of Duress?
Canadian law only punishes voluntary conduct – behavior that is the product of a free will and a controlled body. It is only when someone’s
What is the Defence of Necessity?
Canadian law only punishes voluntary conduct – behavior that is the product of a free will and controlled body. It is only when someone’s actions
What is the Extra-judicial Sanctions Program?
In Canada, young people charged with a crime are dealt with in youth court with a special set of rules set out in the Youth
What is the Difference Between Summary and Indictable Offences?
In Canada, all offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and other legislation such as The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, are categorized as either
Can I Defend Myself?
It is normally a criminal offence to apply force to another person’s body without their consent. However, Canadian law recognizes certain circumstances where an individual
