In our blog, our lawyers dig into the finer points of the criminal justice system, helping defendants understand the charges against them and what can happen after conviction. Learn more about the challenges, evidence, and legal factors involved in your criminal defence.
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Is Canada Experiencing a Fentanyl Crisis? According to Janssen Pharmaceuticals Canada, fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug which is approximately 100 times more powerful than […] -
Does More Sexual Assault Occur on Public Transit? Research indicates an increase of sexual assault in public transit. Read on to learn what constitutes sexual assault on public transit in Canadian law. -
Offences Related to Sexual Assault Under the Criminal Code, there are several offences that a person can commit that are related to sexual assault. Read on to learn more about them now. -
Canada’s Mistake of Age Law Mistaking the age of a minor in a sexual assault case is common, and reasonable steps to establish the age of the victim must be taken by the defendant. -
Sexual Assault Facilitated by Alcohol or Drugs There are situations when an individual is wrongfully convicted of sexual assault when the victim was under the influence of drugs. Read on to learn more -
Sexual assault cases to come before SCC The Supreme Court is hearing two cases about the threshold for a sexual assault defendant to meet for a complainant's sexual history to be admissible in trial. -
How Does Someone Get Charged with Sexual Assault? Only one in three Canadians are aware of what constitues sexual assault. Learn about the legal definition of sexual assault and how someone can get charged