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Legalization of pot in Quebec. What do you need to know?
Cannabis has been legal in Canada since October 17, 2018. However, what are the limits? The sale of cannabis and…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Voyeurism - Criminal accusations
Webcam, cell phone and social media; taking pictures or videos is now a daily activity, whether for friends, followers or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Charges related to impaired driving
Charges related to impaired driving When a person is charged with impaired driving, he or she is often charged on…
What is a lawyer’s role in a sexual offence case?
What is a lawyer’s role in a sexual offence case? As of 2015, more than 5,800 sexual assaults had been…
How can a criminal record impact your private life?
How can a criminal record impact your private life? Whether the court finds you guilty of an offence or you…
Fixed photo radars: an automatic acquittal in Quebec?
Fixed photo radars: an automatic acquittal in Quebec? The answer to this question is not obvious. However, it can be…
What is a charge of care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired?
What is a charge of care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired? The law prohibits the care and…
Is a random check by a police officer legal?
Is a random check by a police officer legal? Have you ever been stopped by a police officer when you…
Reasons a police officer may ask you to pass a field sobriety test
Reasons a police officer may ask you to pass a field sobriety test If a police officer asks you to…
How does a drug recognition expert’s evaluation work?
How does a drug recognition expert’s evaluation work? If your conduct raises suspicion, you may be assessed by an expert…
Impaired driving and the screening test
Impaired driving and the screening test The screening test for impaired driving is a roadside test using a device called…
What are the strangest sections of the Criminal Code?
What are the strangest sections of the Criminal Code? 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. It also marks…
Romeo and Juliet: a story of love and sexual offence against a minor
Romeo and Juliet: a story of love and sexual offence against a minor Our story begins in the city of…
Youth and criminal justice: when a law encourages rehabilitation and reintegration
Youth and criminal justice: when a law encourages rehabilitation and reintegration Have you ever wondered what happens to offenders under…
Can voluntary intoxication be used as a defence?
Can voluntary intoxication be used as a defence? In criminal law cases, the accused will sometimes mention that he or…
How does impaired driving affect the price of your insurance?
How does impaired driving affect the price of your insurance? Driving while impaired is illegal. At the same time, some…
How to apply for a pardon if convicted of DUI
How to apply for a pardon if convicted of DUI Being convicted of a DUI inevitably leaves a mark. Not…
How to obtain a restricted driver’s licence
How to obtain a restricted driver’s licence What a pleasure having a driver’s license! In addition to offering a degree…
How does a repeat drunk driving offence affect your criminal record?
How does a repeat drunk driving offence affect your criminal record? Drunk driving destroys lives. Nevertheless, some people still choose…
What are the penalties for driving under the influence of cannabis?
What are the penalties for driving under the influence of cannabis? Like any drug, cannabis produces effects on the brain…
How to defend yourself against an identity fraud charge
How to defend yourself against an identity fraud charge Receiving a criminal sanction is never a pleasure. However, the purpose…
Driver’s licence suspension for impaired driving: what can be done to recover it?
Driver’s licence suspension for impaired driving: what can be done to recover it? Driving while impaired by alcohol is a…