Dealing With Police FAQ

Even if he is your friend, he is also a police officer whose primary job is to look for evidence against criminal offenders. While it is true that he may know the ins and outs of the judicial system in which you may soon find yourself, he can’t really help you. It can...

First of all, the Crown must prove that the police officer was doing his job and acting pursuant to a lawful purpose. Once this has been proven, it must be shown that the accused person was able to successfully keep the police officer from carrying out the officer’s...

No matter how well you think you can talk, it is very risky to try to talk your way out of trouble when you are dealing with the police. When dealing with the police, it is always best to be patient and deal with them politely. However, if you feel that you are not at...

This is not necessarily true, as the Charter of Rights itself defends and guarantees your right to counsel. You have the right to obtain legal advice and find a good lawyer to represent you and, as long as your attempts to contact one is genuine, you can make as many...

As stated in the Identification of Criminals Act, you will be required by the police to attend a scheduled appointment wherein your fingerprints, as well as your photographs, will be taken. All this information will be added to the Canadian Police Information Center...

The duty of a police officer is to investigate any complaints of criminal offenses and such. If a person in any way intentionally obstructs or makes it more difficult for the police to act upon a lawful purpose, this action can be considered a criminal offense in...

It is better that you don’t talk to the police without legal counsel and especially to discuss matters that are off the record. The police officer may instead use what you said against you as he is not required to honor such informal agreements. Remember that the job...

The Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) is an essential tool for law enforcement agencies. It links police services all over Canada. Managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), this system helps with criminal record checks and includes data from the...

Depending on the gravity of the obstruction and how serious the information was needed for the case, a criminal offence of obstruction may result in a fine, a probationary sentence, or even a criminal record, as well as a given period in jail.

The police can arrest you anywhere and everywhere you may go. Sometimes they may even arrest you when you are at work or in school. This is a technique that they commonly use to obtain information that they can use against you. Before you think you are about to be...

You are not recommended to call the police back just yet. At this point, they might already be considering you a suspect of a criminal case. Before you proceed, it is better to consult with a criminal lawyer first to determine what you are supposed to say to the...

The context of the situation is important in determining if a person committed obstruction by way of not providing truthful identification. In some cases, the providing of identification may prove irrelevant to the case, so the police officer had no right to ask for a...