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Is it a Crime to Sell Marijuana?

By Jonathan Pyzer on September 6, 2016

While the Liberals have promised to legalize marijuana in 2017, currently you can still be charged for selling, producing or possessing marijuana. Section 2

September 6, 2016

How Can I Appeal a Finding of Guilt For a Criminal Offence?

By Jonathan Pyzer on September 1, 2016

In Canada, anyone found guilty of breaking the law may ask a higher court to review what happened at the trial. This review process is ...

September 1, 2016

What is the Sex Offender Registry?

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 25, 2016

The National Sexual Offender Information Registry is a national database that contains the identity, location and other information of those found guilty of cer

August 25, 2016

Can the Police Search Your Cellphone Without a Warrant Upon Arrest? (R v Fearon)

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 18, 2016

The Supreme Court of Canada in R v Fearon (2014) ruled that the police can conduct a limited search of a cellphone and similar devices after a lawful arrest as

August 18, 2016

What is a First Appearance for a Criminal Offence?

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 11, 2016

What happens at the first appearance at court for a person accused of a criminal offence? After being charged with a criminal offence, the accused ...

August 11, 2016

Is it a Crime to Count Cards?

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 2, 2016

Card counting is a strategy used in casino card games and the Ontario Court of Justice has ruled that it is not cheating, therefore not illegal. The goal of th

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