Category: Criminal Charges

Similar to the United States, Canada faces many challenges as it deals with drug trafficking and smuggling issues. In the U.S., a significant portion of drugs are smuggled into the country from South America, Mexico and

Fortunately for its residents, Canada is a country that has a great standard of living. Canadians enjoy the benefits of political stability and economic security that is envied by many. However, Canada is not perfect and

A violent act, particularly one committed in the heat of the moment, is a simple concept to understand. A person lets emotions override rational thought and acts irresponsibly. Once the situation has settled down and an

Intimate partner violence is a major health concern for the public not only for residents of Canada, but for people around the world. There is also a percentage of domestic assault allegations that are false, which

In Canada, an assault that causes bodily harm results in a more severe offence and penalty than a simple charge of criminal assault. Section 267 of Canada’s Criminal Code defines assault causing bodily harm as a

Of all the drug offences in Canada, drug trafficking generally has the harshest penalties. The jail terms and fines are frequently much greater than those for distribution and possession. Under Canadian law, drug trafficking is not

Crimes and their subsequent punishments are separated by degrees. Not all criminal acts should have the same level of penalties. Therefore, the Criminal Code of Canada purposely makes a point of appropriately evaluating the scope and

Family violence is any type of neglect or abuse experienced by an adult or child at the hands of another family member or a person with whom the abused has an intimate relationship. The abuse does

For the prosecution of a case involving drugs, the Crown must establish that the substance involved is actually a prohibited substance. This determination is made by adhering to the definitions set out in the Controlled Drug