WINNIPEG, Canada – Matt Gould, a criminal defence lawyer and partner at Brodsky Amy & Gould, has issued a warning highlighting the devastating and often unseen impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the criminal justice system. People may be very
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Contrary to popular belief, hiring a criminal lawyer does not make you look guilty. Quite the opposite, in fact: it shows that you know your rights and are willing to fight for justice. Should you call a criminal lawyer whenever you’re dealing
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Knowing your rights is the best way to protect yourself against unjust criminal charges. As a citizen, you may be wondering what you can do if a police officer begins to question you. Defend yourself against criminal prosecution – know your options
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The pandemic poses unique challenges for those in Canadian prisons. In correctional facilities, it is nearly impossible to implement any sort of physical distancing – among both detainees and officers. Hand sanitizer, an important defence that is proven to kill viruses, is
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When facing serious charges, sometimes there is no way around imprisonment. Even with the best criminal lawyer in Winnipeg, some offences are too serious for you to avoid consequences altogether. It is best to know that you do have some other avenues
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If you have charges pending against you, it is imperative that you understand what accusations are being made and what penalties you may face. Some of the more common charges include both theft under $5,000 and theft over $5,000. These charges can
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We’re a few months out from cannabis legalization, and I decided to go ahead and look at some of the statistics for why people have received cannabis related tickets in the last while. Statistics for Manitoba aren’t as widely available as I’d
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Cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Anytime something becomes legal, there is a framework created for its legal use; when you fall outside of this framework, the activity becomes illegal. We’ve covered a lot of the issues pertaining to
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Cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17th, 2018. Of course, legality isn’t so much a state as it is a framework; there’s a ton of stipulations that come with the legalization of anything, and cannabis is no exception. Since it was
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Canada’s system of laws is integral to our national identity; the laws we create help shape the culture of our nation, balancing our notions of freedom and responsibility. Canada’s law-making philosophy is “Peace, Order and Good Governance”, which has come to be
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You’ve heard of polygraph tests, often called lie detectors; the police hook you up to a machine, it monitors your blood pressure, respiration, pulse and other physical responses, and you’re asked a series of questions. Depending on how your physical responses change
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Do I Need to Say Anything to the Police? You need to produce your identification, insurance and vehicle registration if requested by the police and comply with their demands for a saliva sample, sobriety test, and/ or a blood or urine sample.
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There’s a lot of contention in the United States right now over the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court; cries of partisanship are abound on both sides. The United States uses a very public process, Senate hearings, in order to
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Quebec is seen as a land apart; it has been called a “nation within Canada” due to the predominance of the French language, it’s different culture and customs, and it’s tumultuous history with the rest of Canada. Another important distinction between Quebec
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The law is a complex beast; there’s a wide variety of different codes, procedures, and practices, as well as differences between provincial and federal laws. Each court will operate according to its own standards, each judge has their own way of ruling;
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Cannabis will become legal to purchase and consume in Manitoba as of October 17, 2018. The framework for the legalization of cannabis is complex, and there are many things Manitobans should know to avoid getting in trouble with the law. Cannabis can
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You’ve been arrested, and charged with impaired driving. You are brought into jail and processed; most of the time, you’ll be released if the justice system does not believe you pose a flight risk; that is to say, they believe you will
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There are many different reasons you might be brought before a court; you may be in front of a judge as a defendant, or you may be a plaintiff pursuing property damages because your neighbor’s dog dug up your favorite plants. The
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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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Trusting your attorney can be a difficult thing, particularly if they are someone that you have never met before. Most people are aware that their lawyer has some obligation to protect the information that they disclose through the attorney-client privilege, but is
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