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In many legal proceedings, you’ll come across words that you may not be too familiar with. You might have seen a lot of proceedings in legal dramas on TV, but sitting on a trial yourself can be an intimidating experience. The last thing you need is to be confused by the legal jargon that’s commonlyContinue reading “Legal Words & Definitions “

When somebody breaks the law, they usually get legally charged, depending on the circumstances. Some of you may have had experience with this, or know someone who has. When thinking of those situations, you might picture an adult facing liability for the crime. However, what happens when the offender is under age? How young isContinue reading “How Young Is Too Young To Be Held Liable?”

A criminal record can create a lot of difficulties for you down the road. Whether it was being arrested or convicted, your record can prevent employers from hiring you or landlords from renting out to you. However, there is a way in which you can potentially expunge an arrest or conviction from your record. YouContinue reading “What Is Expungement? “

Can you imagine spending over 20 years behind bars, serving time for a crime you didn’t commit? The mere thought of it is gut-wrenching. But unfortunately, wrongful convictions do occur.  That’s exactly what happened to David Milgaard, who was only 17 when he was convicted. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole forContinue reading “Review Of A Case: David Milgaard”

If you aren’t familiar with legal terminology, it can be tough to understand. Most of the language is highly specialized. You might know some of the more common terms, like “innocent until proven guilty” or “jail sentence”. But other, less-commonly used words and phrases have precise and technical meanings.  Attending a trial can be bewilderingContinue reading “Defining Legal Terminology”

What does life look like after you’re convicted of a crime? A criminal record can affect nearly every aspect of your life, from your career to your driver’s licence. These consequences illustrate why it’s so important to have a highly-qualified lawyer to represent you in court. Once you have a criminal record, it remains withContinue reading “How Might A Conviction Or Guilty Plea Affect Other External Areas?”

The Department of Justice in Canada defines recidivism as the act of committing another crime after a prior offence. In other words, it describes the actions of those who reoffend after their first conviction.  Recidivism rates are used to measure how effective the criminal justice system is. If a high number of people are repeatContinue reading “Repeat Offenders”

If you retaliate against an attacker, can you argue that you acted in self-defence? In the eyes of the law, there’s a fine line between self-defence and unwarranted aggression.  When a person is attacked, it’s reasonable to assume that they will defend themselves in some way. But to what extent? If you lash out atContinue reading “Review Of A Case: R. Versus R.S.”

These days, it’s tough to sort fact from fiction; misinformation makes it all too easy for myths to become popular beliefs.  If you’ve never been involved with the court system, you might unknowingly be misinformed about how it works. The criminal justice system is often dramatized in popular movies or TV shows, which leads toContinue reading “Common Misconceptions Of The Criminal Justice System In Canada”

In 2019, there were over 1600 fatal collisions in Canada, and more than 100,000 that caused personal injuries. When a car accident occurs, is it always clear who’s responsible for it, and who the victim is?  Not necessarily. Sometimes, both drivers may be at fault; in other cases, no one is at fault. After aContinue reading “How Is Fault Determined In An Accident?”