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Category: Crime

Crime

The Classification Of Offences In Canada

The Canadian legal code is fairly complex – that’s no surprise, seeing as our criminal code is based on common law, and we have over a century and a half of legal precedents to work through. One of the complexities of our
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February 7, 2022February 7, 2022Matt Gould
Crime, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Categories Of Criminal Offences In Manitoba

Not all crimes are considered equal. In Canada, there are three main types of criminal offences: summary, indictable, and hybrid offences. Based on how one offence is distinguished from another, courts will follow a different set of rules and issue corresponding punishments.
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April 26, 2021April 28, 2021Matt Gould
Crime

What Does “Crimes Against The Person” Mean?

Violent crimes carry with them some of the most serious punishments in Canada’s Criminal Code. According to Statistics Canada, crimes against the person are acts or threats of violence to another individual. These charges include behaviours like assault, sexual assault, homicide, attempted
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December 29, 2020December 29, 2020Matt Gould
Crime

Major vs. Minor Traffic Convictions

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of immense dread when your call is pulled over. You have to worry about whether you’re about to face a minor or major conviction for your actions. Some offences will count as demerits and increase your
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November 26, 2020November 26, 2020Matt Gould
Crime

The Police Are Asking For My DNA

Have you been approached by the police and asked for a DNA sample? There may be several reasons for this: they may want to determine whether or not you were present at a crime scene, rule you out as a suspect, or
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September 24, 2020September 24, 2020Matt Gould
Crime

What Are the Different Types of Criminal Offences?

Even though there are several different types of crimes, criminal acts generally can be divided into these categories: financial crimes, statutory crimes, inchoate crimes, property crimes, and personal crimes. Personal Crimes These are those crimes which result in mental or physical harm
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August 11, 2018July 31, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Crime

What is it Called When You Damage Someone’s Property?

Damaging someone else’s property is a serious offense that carries legal consequences. Many people want to know the potential penalty for their crime, but they aren’t sure where to turn. After all, what is it actually called when you damage someone’s property?
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August 7, 2018September 24, 2018Matt Gould
Crime

Controversial Stuff About Bill C-75

A lot of media coverage has been given to the newly released Bill C-75 that was written to help reduce the wait time in Canadian courts. At face value, this new bill promises to deliver a speedier trial that many people could
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July 2, 2018September 24, 2018Matt Gould
Crime, Defence Lawyer

Sentencing – 253 and 254

Offences under Section 253 and Section 254 of the Criminal Code have stiff sentences. These are the offences of impaired driving, driving over 80, and failure to provide samples. All offences under these sections have the same minimum sentences: First offence: minimum
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May 28, 2018April 2, 2020Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Crime

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

Section 249 of the Criminal Code makes it an offence to operate a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public. What is a “motor vehicle”? The Criminal Code defines a motor vehicle as “a vehicle that is drawn,
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May 7, 2018April 2, 2020Matt Gould
Crime, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Is Vandalism Considered a Property-Related Offence?

Understanding the charges for specific items like vandalism can be a little challenging if you aren’t accustomed to the criminal justice system. You should know where each of your charges falls in terms of its type and its severity. After all, these
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April 24, 2018April 18, 2018Matt Gould
Crime, Defence Lawyer, Uncategorized

Youth Offence: Why Young People are Treated Differently than Adults by Criminal Justice

When facing the consequences of a potentially serious crime, young people are frequently treated much differently than adults. The criminal justice system does handle adults and juveniles in different ways, primarily based on their age. However, many people struggle to understand why
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April 22, 2018April 18, 2018Matt Gould
Crime

What is Considered Domestic Violence in Canada?

Domestic violence is on the rise in Canada with thousands of women and children seeking refuge in shelters across the country. According to the 2010 data, there were close to 99,000 victims of family violence in the country. This staggering statistic accounts
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April 18, 2018April 18, 2018Matt Gould
Crime, Assault Charges

Stalking in Canada: Definition and Overview

Definition of stalking in Canada includes repeatedly following, conversing and watching someones home. It is also known as criminal harassment according to the Criminal Code which is definitely against the harassment laws. It is not love but rather an abuse. According to
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January 9, 2018January 9, 2018Matt Gould
Drug DUI, Crime

Learn the Mechanism of DUI Charges in Canada

Whether you are the perpetrator or the victim, inevitable things such as car accidents may happen, and the last thing that you want to end up with is knowing nothing about the law. As they all say, ignorance of the law excuses
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December 17, 2017January 5, 2018Matt Gould
Drug DUI, Crime

Is a DUI in Canada Considered a Criminal Offence?

DUI refers to driving motor transport although your alcohol blood content is beyond the legal limit. Driving beyond 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood is already an offense. DUI may be referred as drunk driving and driving while intoxicated (DWI). If
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December 14, 2017November 15, 2018Matt Gould
Crime, Robbery Charges Lawyer

Strategic Legal Steps for Victims to Win Robbery Charges

Nobody wants to become victimized by criminals but sometimes, the inevitable happens, and you may find yourself falling prey to criminal activity. With that said, it is imperative to get the criminal (may it be a man or a woman, armed or
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October 18, 2017March 6, 2018Matt Gould

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