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What Are Potential Sentences For a Finding of Guilt for a Criminal Offence?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 28, 2016

The following are potential sentences for a person found guilty of criminal offence: What is an Absolute Discharge? An absolute discharge is the most lenient

Is it a Crime to Tip a Cow?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 26, 2016

The Criminal Code has prohibitions on injuring animals. For example, section 444 of the Criminal Code, specifically protecting cattle, states that: Injuring or

Is it a Crime to Carry Knife?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 19, 2016

Section 88 of the Criminal Code makes it illegal to carry a knife if the crown can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the purpose of an accused carrying the k

What is the Diversion Program?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 14, 2016

When someone is charged with minor criminal offences in Ontario, they may be eligible for participation in the Diversion Program, once successfully completed, their ...

What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 7, 2016

With the Constitution Act, 1982 the Charter of Rights and Freedoms became a part of the Canadian Constitution. The Constitution Act, 1982 enshrined the Charte

Is it a Crime to Have More Than One Spouse in Canada?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 5, 2016

It is illegal to have multiple spouses in Canada. Is it a Crime to Have More Than One Spouse in Canada? It is a criminal offence in Canada to have more than one

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