In the Canadian criminal justice system, bail is a process that allows accused persons to be released from custody while they await trial. Bail ensures that individuals are not held in custody unnecessarily and that the public is protected from potential harm. However, the bail process can be complex and challenging, and it is important for individuals to understand their rights and responsibilities.

In the Canadian criminal justice system, bail is a process that allows accused persons to be released from custody while they await trial. Bail ensures that individuals are not held in custody unnecessarily and that the public is protected from potential harm. However, the bail process can be complex and challenging, and it is important for individuals to understand their rights and responsibilities.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, one of the most important decisions you will make is whether or not to hire a criminal lawyer

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, one of the most important decisions you will make is whether or not to hire a criminal lawyer

British Columbia is giving itself a new tool to combat money laundering – one that will be closely monitored by other provinces trying to eliminate dirty money.

On July 22, 2022, the Supreme Court of Cananda released R v Lafrance, a decision that focused on an accused’s right to counsel. The decision was split 5-4. Justice Brown wrote for the majority, while Justices Côté and Rowe wrote for the minority.

Intent and motive focus on an individual’s mental state. Intent is concerned about an individual’s decision to carry out a specific action. Motive is concerned about the underlying reason for carrying out that action.

In Canada, to be found guilty of a criminal offence, the Crown must prove, among other things, that the accused committed the guilty act, and that the accused intended to commit the guilty act.

In Canada, to be found guilty of a criminal offence, the Crown must prove, among other things, that the accused committed the guilty act, and that the accused possessed a “guilty mind” when committing the guilty act

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against accused people in 34 sexual-assault cases in a row, stretching back more than four years, making it more difficult to overturn such convictions on appeal as the cases pour in during the Me Too era.