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Category: Crime

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
Crime, Defence Lawyer

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 18, 2018Jacob Kettner
Crime, Defence Lawyer

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 18, 2018Jacob Kettner
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
Assault Charges, Crime

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
Crime, Drug DUI

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

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An effective criminal defence lawyer draws on intelligence, legal knowledge, and courtroom experience to best represent your interests. You are looking for results, and you need someone working for you who is going to do what it takes to win. Criminal defence representation requires more than just thorough preparation and legal research. There is an art to courtroom argument. Call Winnipeg, Manitoba Criminal Defence Trial Lawyer Matt Gould now for defence of: IMPAIRED DRIVING, DRUG OFFENCES, CRIMES OF VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROPERTY RELATED OFFENCES, FRAUD AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME, YOUTH OFFENCES


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