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How Do I Get A Restraining Order Against Someone?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 31, 2014

Generally speaking, a section 810 peace bond is Canada’s version of a “restraining order.” Section 810 of the Criminal Code of Canada sets out the ...

What Is A Reasonable Prospect of Conviction?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 16, 2014

In the case of Proulx v. Québec [2001], the Supreme Court of Canada discussed the concept of a reasonable prospect of conviction and said the ...

Is It A Crime to Miss Your Court Date?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 14, 2014

Failure to appear in court as required is a violation of the law which may result in an arrest warrant, criminal record, fines, and other sanctions.

Can Carrying A Weapon Lead to Criminal Charges?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 2, 2014

Section 88 refers to weapons other than prohibited weapons, which are legal to posses, but illegal to carry if you are carrying them in contrary to the public p

Authority to Search a Motor Vehicle

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 10, 2010

In Canada, all powers to search and seize are now subject to section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

November 10, 2010

Not Criminally Responsible – Sec. 16 of the Criminal Code of Canada

By Jonathan Pyzer on October 21, 2010

Reason for not criminally responsible as per the sec. 16 of the criminal code of Canada.

October 21, 2010

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