Criminal Law Archive
Witnesses giving evidence or testifying in court is a fundamental part of the criminal justice system. A single witness can make or break a case. Types of court witnesses in a criminal matter There ar
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May 05, 2021
A question that comes up more and more in recent years is, can the police unlock your phone if you’re under arrest? The development of technology, in particular the ubiquitous presence of smartp
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Jan 09, 2021
Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark decision relating to the imposition of conditions on release (i.e., bail conditions) and breaches of those conditions. Generally, to be convicte
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May 09, 2019
Section 11(e) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms confers the right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause. As such, the detention of accused individuals is intended to be the
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Nov 17, 2018
Many people charged with criminal offences decide to plead guilty for a variety of reasons. The Crown may have offered them a lighter sentence if they plead guilty; they might have wanted to spare the
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May 25, 2018
Most of us have been victims of crime in our lives. Maybe you have been threatened or stolen from; these types of offences inconvenience you for a short time, but most of the time, you can move past t
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Apr 18, 2018
If you live in the lower mainland, you are well aware of the addiction epidemic that is plaguing our communities. You cannot turn on the news, or social media, or even walk downtown without being remi
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Mar 07, 2017
Have you wondered what will show up on a Criminal Record Check in BC and how it could affect you? Criminal record checks may be required by employers and volunteer agencies, as well as for adoptions,
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