Criminal Law Archive
This blog will provide a brief and simplified overview to the law of murder, manslaughter and homicide in Canada. It will provide some basic information on the following legal terms: homicide culpable
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In Canada, a conditional sentence order (CSO) is known informally as “house arrest”. It is a kind of sentence or punishment that some people might receive when they are convicted of a crime. What
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What are Crimes of Revenge? Crimes of revenge are acts of violence or other illegal activities committed by an individual in response to a real or perceived wrong that has been done to them. These act
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Apr 20, 2023
What is Arson? Arson is a serious offence in Canada, and it is one of the most severe forms of property damage. The Criminal Code of Canada defines arson as intentionally setting fire to property with
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Mar 14, 2023
Aggravated assault is the most serious assault charge someone can face in Canada. It is an assault where the complainant was wounded, maimed, disfigured, or their life was endangered. What is t
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Oct 25, 2022
Many people accused of a crime have no idea what the possible outcomes could be to the accusation. Below is a list of possible outcomes after someone has been accused of a crime in Canada. (1) No char
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May 20, 2022
Allegations of assault offences are very common. From pushing and shoving to punching and kicking, assault is the most common type of violent crime. This article outlines the different types of as
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Apr 22, 2022
In 2020, 1,200 motor vehicle accidents in the Lower Mainland involved pedestrians. 24 of those accidents involved the pedestrian passing away as a result of their injuries. Common contributing factors
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Jan 10, 2022
On December 18, 2018, Parliament made significant changes to drinking and driving laws. Filkow Law’s Anthony Robinson wrote and presented a paper explaining these changes to the Trial Lawyers Associ
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On December 18, 2018, Parliament made significant changes to drinking and driving laws. Filkow Law’s Anthony Robinson wrote and presented a paper explaining these changes to the Trial Lawyers Associ
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