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 “summary”, “indictable” or “hybrid”. A straight summary offence is generally less serious both in terms of the type of crime and the sentence or penalty. By contrast, a straight indictable […]
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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 is justified in using physical force against another person. One example is where a person uses physical force to defend or protect themselves from actual or threatened force being used
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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 is justified in using physical force against another person. One example is where a person uses force to defend or protect their property from being entered, taken, damaged or destroyed.
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Canadian law recognizes certain circumstances where individuals can be charged with a criminal offence, even if they were otherwise unsuccessful at committing any actual crime. In other words, a person can be charged with attempting to commit a crime. This article discusses when a person can be charged with an attempt to commit an office
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I had a matter in a traffic court and I don’t think it was fair what happened. What can I do? So you have had a traffic – or other regulatory offence – trial and a justice of the peace has made a finding that you were guilty of the offence(s) that you were charged
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I have been sentenced and I don’t agree with it. What can I do about it? So you have been found guilty and sentenced by a judge or justice. You do not agree with the sentence? Is there anything you can do? Yes. The Criminal Code allows you to ask another level of court to
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I have been found guilty by a judge or justice. What can I do about it? So you have had a trial and the judge or justice has made a finding that you were guilty of the offence(s) that you were charged with and you disagree with it. Is there anything you can do? Yes.
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Solicitor-client privilege is a communication between a solicitor (a lawyer) and a client, of a confidential nature, that is related to the seeking, forming or giving of legal advice. When you speak to a lawyer, your conversations are privileged, which means confidential. The lawyer you speak with cannot talk to anyone about your conversations outside
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You will have a criminal record if you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence. This record is stored in a database that is maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A criminal record will contain the following information: A criminal record may have very serious consequences on your life long after you have
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If you have been accused of a criminal offence, one of your first questions may be: “am I going to go to jail?” If you are currently facing criminal charges, contact a lawyer at Pringle Law to discuss your case. Our experienced and knowledgeable lawyers will review your case and provide a sound legal opinion
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Our criminal defense lawyers are committed to defending people who are charged with criminal offences or are facing other serious allegations.
