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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: 5 Things to Know When Getting Pulled ...
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: 5 Things to Know When Getting Pulled Over by the Police Police frequently stop individuals in their vehicles each and everyday and ...
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Ignition Interlock Ontario Program Explained by an Impa...
Convictions under the Criminal Code can have life-long consequences, depending on the severity and type of offence. Minor offences have minor penaltie...
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Aggravated Assault in Canada: Explained in Simple Terms...
Assault has varying degrees of charges in Canada, from simple assault to aggravated assault. Simple assault generally carries less harsher penalties t...
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How to Get a Peace Bond in Ontario...
If you live in fear that someone will harm you or your property, then you can apply for a peace bond through the courts. A Peace Bond is a court ord...
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Indictable Offence vs. Summary Convictions: Meaning, Ex...
According to the Criminal Code of Canada, one can commit three types of offences. These include indictable offences, summary offences, and hybrid offe...
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Probation and Parole: Top 6 Differences to Understand...
There is confusion among the general public regarding probation and parole. Many Canadians use them as interchangeable terms, but they are not one and...
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What is the Alcohol Limit for Driving in Ontario?...
In 2023,49 people passed away in Ontario because of alcohol or drug-related car crashes. This leads to thousands of impaired driving charges within th...
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How Long is a Life Sentence in Canada: What You Need to...
Twenty-five to life is something all of us have heard, whether in movies or real life. The concept of life imprisonment exists in many legal jurisdict...
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5 Ways A Skilled Impaired Driving Lawyer Can Help You...
The Criminal Code of Canada deals with operating vessels and motor vehicles while impaired. If you are charged and convicted under this offence, the i...
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Understanding Domestic Assault Charges And Your Rights ...
Are you a Mississauga resident facing domestic assault charges? This may be the blog for you. Domestic assault is a serious crime in Mississauga ...
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