The victim surcharge was created in order to levy a financial penalty on people convicted of a criminal offense at the time of sentencing.
read more »Many people will face legal problems during their lifetime. Often, services provided by a lawyer can be pricey, so what are some of the choices today’s consumer have when it comes to legal services?
read more »If you have been convicted on a criminal charge(s) by a trial court, then you have the right to appeal your sentence to the court of appeal of your province or territory.
read more »We often hear about criminal records but few people have an idea of what a criminal record actual is and how it affects a person.
read more »Being arrested is never a pleasant thing, but if you are arrested and charged with an offence, you have rights.
read more »As criminal offences are crimes against society, they carry punishments that range from fines to imprisonment.
read more »Unlike the United States, Canada doesn’t have “Miranda rights”. However, you still have the right to remain silent in Canada, because we still have protections under the law upon detention or arrest, ...
read more »If you saw or you have information about a criminal or civil case, you may be called to give evidence in a trial. It can be intimidating, so be sure you know what’s involved.
read more »Normally, a person who has been arrested and charged with a Criminal Code offence may attend court multiple times before the actual trial.
read more »There are many criminal offences in the Criminal Code of Canada, with some offences are more serious than others.
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