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Does drug addiction cause more crime?
As a whole, the Canadian justice system is very fair. The accused enjoy the right to be present and be heard in court, the right to remain silent, and the right to representation by legal counsel. That last right is one of the most important rights of...
Why You Should Hire a Kelowna Criminal Defense Attorney
As a whole, the Canadian justice system is very fair. The accused enjoy the right to be present and be heard in court, the right to remain silent, and the right to representation by legal counsel. That last right is one of the most important rights of...
Understanding Your Rights at a Roadblock
Roadblocks are a tool commonly used by the police in Canada to detect traffic infractions and alcohol violations on a large scale. In most cases, drivers will see roadblocks set up on major roads on holiday weekends or late at night around the time when...
Bad IRP Decision? What Can You Do About It?
Bad IRP Decision? What Can You Do About It? Drivers who are caught driving under the influence by the police may receive an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) on driving. An IRP is a temporary driving suspension that prevents the recipient from driving...
How much jail time could you face if found guilty of sexual assault?
Under Canadian federal criminal law, sexual assault crimes are treated very seriously. Along with murder, rape and sexual assault crimes carry some of the harshest criminal sentences under the law. That said, there are many different possible sentences...
Understanding the different assault charges in Canada
One especially confusing portion of Canadian federal criminal law are the different classifications of assault charges. Under Canadian law, assault can mean many different things in many different contexts. If you have been charged with criminal assault, it is...
Will I go to jail for drunk driving in Kelowna?
Under Canadian law, driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances can be a very serious crime. However, while criminal drunk driving charges can result in jail time, time behind bars is not always imposed. If you have been charged with drunk...
What information is in a criminal record check?
There is an old saying that the only two things that are certain in life are death and taxes. There should be a third thing added to that list, however: your criminal record will stay with you for the rest of your life unless it is legally expunged in...
Sexual Assault Accusations Are on the Rise: What Happens if You Are Charged?
Due in large part to the #metoo and #timesup movements begun in the United States, accusations of sexual harassment and sexual assault are increasing across the globe. In British Columbia, accusations of sexual harassment and assault are increasing in...
Can You Appeal Your Sentence in British Columbia?
By their very nature, criminal trials are unpredictable. Even under the best of circumstances, an unfavorable verdict can result. Criminal defendants who have received an adverse verdict have the opportunity to appeal their sentences to a higher court....
Is Cyberbullying a Crime You Can Be Committed of in BC, Canada?
Cyberbullying has made headlines recently, in large part due to its connection to various heart-breaking suicides and attempts. In particular, the increase in suicides among teens and millennials is often attributed to instances of cyberbullying....
Charged with Possession of a Narcotic in British Columbia, Canada? Understand What It Means
Under Canadian law, the Controlled Drug and Substances Act makes it illegal for anyone to possess certain narcotics. The law allows Crown Counsel to bring a criminal case against violators, which can result in criminal fines and even time in jail....