“Under what circumstances can a police officer search me?” is a question that it is valuable to know the answer to, especially if one finds themselves in a position of being searched by a law enforcement official.
There are many defences that an individual may rely on after a crime has transpired. It is useful to understand and be able to identify the major defences to common crimes in case one applies to your particular situation.
There are many defences that an individual may rely on after a crime has transpired. It is useful to understand and be able to identify the major defences to common crimes in case one applies to your particular situation.
How much spousal support do I actually have to pay? This is a common question that is asked after or even during the divorce proceedings. In Ontario, every spouse has the right to first support themselves…
Going through a divorce can often be a difficult and emotional process, especially when children are involved. It is important to familiarize yourself with your rights and obligations to your children after a divorce.
While that seems like a basic question, there is a world of difference between a contract how society sees it, and one that would constitute a legally binding agreement.
Civil suits in Canada are lengthy affairs. More often than not they take years to settle. There are numerous steps in the process and your lawyer will have to make sure that the Rule of Civil Procedure are followed at each steps.
While the stats may vary year to year, divorce among every demographic is very common. Many couples are quick to call it quits, even though divorce is supposed to be a last-ditch decision for those in a troubled marriage.
If you were arrested and charged with domestic assault, you were likely brought to the police station where you were held over night for a bail hearing. Once released on bail, there are conditions that you need to follow…
A domestic contract, much like any contract, is entered into by two individuals to regulate or settle issues between them. As the name implies, domestic contracts regulate family matters.
Every crime in Canada is made up of two elements: the Actus Reus and the Mens Rea. These are Latin for a guilty act and a guilty mind. The crown will need to prove both of these beyond a reasonable doubt in order to secure a conviction.
A subtle difference, but an important one, exists between “operation” and “care or control” as defined in s. 253 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The purpose of small claims court is to allow the public to settle relatively minor disputes in a fast, expeditious, and most important, cheap way. The rising complexity of law and legal costs makes it difficult to litigate matters in front of the Superior Court.
As practising lawyers in Toronto, we come across situations when a person comes through our doors charged with a domestic assault. It should be noted that there is no special provision in the Criminal Code of Canada that relates to “domestic assault”.
Because the minimum sentence outlined in section 255 of the Canadian Criminal Code (CCC) applies equally to Impaired Operation and Drive Over 80, there is some confusion as to what the actual difference is.