Criminal Law Archive
Jul 20, 2026
Shoplifting is on the rise in BC. According to the Retail Council of Canada, Canadian businesses lost $9.2 billion in 2025. Some explanations point to the increased cost of living, while others point
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First, how do they work? To call a polygraph a “lie detector” is slightly misleading. Polygraphs do not actually detect lies; they detect physiological symptoms of lying, such as sweating, an incr
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Oct 23, 2025
Sextortion has emerged as an increasingly prevalent form of crime in Canada. It is uniquely invasive in that it blends elements of fraud, sexual exploitation, and digital harassment. Despite its growi
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Public decency laws in Canada exist to protect society from conduct that offends community standards of morality. One offence under the Criminal Code that is frequently misunderstood is indecent act u
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Introduction People who have never hired a criminal lawyer often make incorrect assumptions about the criminal justice system and the solicitor-client relationship. This blog identifies and addresses
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One very frequent concern for people who have been investigated, arrested or charged with a criminal offence is whether they are allowed to travel outside of the province or country. This blog provide
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Apr 03, 2025
Introduction Interactions with law enforcement can be intimidating, particularly when an individual is suspected of criminal activity. While many individuals feel compelled to explain themselves or
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Introduction A criminal conviction can have serious consequences on the ability for permanent and temporary residents to remain in Canada. Permanent residents and foreign nationals can be deported fol
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Apr 22, 2024
3d Printing Gun Parts The proliferation of three-dimensional printers has fundamentally shifted manufacturing. Using 3D printers, people are no longer required to purchase items they want and need f
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Is it legal to film people in public? Is it legal to film the police? What about recording phone calls or listening in on someone’s conversation? Generally speaking, one may record others in public,
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