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Robbery or Theft Robbery and Theft are generally considered the same thing; however, they have different interpretations, meanings, and consequences under Canadian law. In general, Theft is considered when the main component of the act is the intention. Therefore, it occurs when a person acts intending to take an object depriving the owner of the […]

Murder, Manslaughter, and Infanticide Under Canada’s Criminal Code, the most serious offences are the ones in relation to causing the death of a person. The following is a list of offences in relation to causing death. Culpable Homicide Culpable homicide is murder or manslaughter or infanticide. It is when he causes the death of a […]

Kidnapping, Forced Confinement, Hostage-taking Under Canada’s Criminal Code R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46, you may be charged for the following kidnapping offences:  Kidnapping This is when a person kidnaps another person with intent: (a) to confine or imprison against the captured person’s will; (b) to unlawfully send or transport the capture person out of Canada against […]

Impaired Driving (DUI) Impaired driving (driving under the influence – DUI) means the driver who has exceeded the Blood Alcohol / Drugs Legal Limit. A driver discovered by drugs or alcohol is subject to criminal charges under the Canadian Penal Code and can have severe consequences. When is the best time to hire a Defence […]

Fingerprint Destruction and Pardons Once an individual is arrested, the police take the fingerprints and photographs of the individual into their custody and forward them to the RCMP to place it on the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). The information is saved in the CPIC Computers and the database is accessed by all Police Agencies […]

Fraud and Identity Theft It is not always easy to detect a scam. Smart thieves are constantly finding new ways to trick people into providing their personal information and/or money. Fraud is intentional deception for personal gain or to cause another person to suffer harm, usually a financial loss. Types of fraud include identity theft, […]