Cannabis has been legal in Canada since October 17, 2018. However, what are the limits? The sale of cannabis and the SQDC Who can sell cannabis? Only the Société québécoise du Cannabis can sell cannabis in Quebec. 21 and under A person under the age of 21 cannot be admitted...
Prostitution, Procuring and the Criminal Code – Is it legal?
The Criminal Code prohibits the commodification of sexual activities. However, since the adoption of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, sex workers are protected from criminal prosecution when it comes to providing sexual services themselves. This immunity is provided under section 286.5 of the Criminal Code. However, while...
Hit and run | Criminal Code
Hit and run: Criminal VS Penal accusations If you were involved in a car accident and you were being the wheel, you have the obligation to (1) stop your vehicle, (2) provide necessary help or to contact the police as soon as possible and (3) give your name and address....
Incest and Criminal Charges | Riendeau Attorneys
Criminal Accusations of Incest Section 115 (1) of the Criminal code defines incest as a sexual intercourse with a parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent or grandchild. Therefore, the sexual intercourse must be proven, that it was consensual and that the defendant knew of the blood relation. Incest laws : the...
Legal Aid for Criminal Accusations | Montreal Lawyers
Legal aid allows people who are admissible to benefit from legal services without cost or through payment of contributions. Am I Eligible ? To determine if you are admissible, Legal aid will consider your earnings, your estate (goods) and your liquidity and those of your partner (spouse?). Those are the...
Voyeurism – Criminal accusations
Webcam, cell phone and social media; taking pictures or videos is now a daily activity, whether for friends, followers or partners. Although it is hard to imagine its limits in the digital age we live in, every citizen still is allowed to have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Especially when...
The consequences of impaired driving charges
The consequences of impaired driving charges Driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or even intense fatigue is a behavior that can put your safety and the safety of others at risk. For this reason, in Quebec, the Criminal Code and the Highway Safety Code impose severe penalties for such offenses.Discover...
What does impairment of driving ability mean?
What does impairment of driving ability mean? Impaired driving ability refers to a decrease in driver judgment. The concept is therefore not tantamount to drunkenness and doesn’t need to be a significant impairment of driving ability. Is impaired driving only related to alcohol or drugs? The degree of impairment is not...
Impaired driving: what is the police statement?
Impaired driving: what is the police statement? When police intercept you for impaired driving, they may ask you several questions about whether you have consumed alcohol or drugs before driving. This is when you ask yourself if you should answer, and more importantly, what to answer. Oral statement First of...
Driving after consuming drugs or alcohol: is this considered a serious offence?
Driving after consuming drugs or alcohol: is this considered a serious offence? Drinking and driving is one of the main causes of accidents in Quebec. According to Quebec government statistics, about one in three drivers who died exceeded the legal blood alcohol limit or had a positive result for the...