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Being accused of a criminal offence is a frightening and stressful experience. In order to properly defend yourself, you must understand your rights, court procedures and legal terminology. Here you will find a collection of frequently asked questions that may assist you in deciding how to best approach your case. The information provided is not intended to substitute legal advice.

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Criminal Trials, Legal Terminology

What is a Life Imprisonment Sentence?

A skilled lawyer can help to reduce the impact on the defendant’s future, often pushing for case dismissal, charge reduction, [...]

Criminal Trials, Legal Terminology

What is the Difference Between Concurrent and Consecutive Jail Sentences?

Sentencing is one of the most important elements of the criminal justice system. The judge is responsible for determining the [...]

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What is Castle Doctrine?

In Canada, the right to defend yourself or your property requires that any force used be reasonable and necessary in [...]

Legal Terminology

What is Disclosure in Criminal Matters?

The relevant evidence gathered against the accused is assembled into a package known as “disclosure”. [...]

Legal Terminology

What is Solicitor-Client Privilege?

The concept of solicitor-client privilege is a crucial legal principle that enables clients to confide in their lawyers with sensitive [...]

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What is the Defence of Necessity?

If you’re charged with a criminal offence in Canada, the Crown prosecution must prove that you acted voluntarily to secure [...]

Legal Terminology

What is the Difference Between Summary and Indictable Offences?

Criminal offences in Canada are generally classified as summary or indictable but there is a third category called hybrid offences. [...]

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What is Duress?

Most people have probably heard of the term “alibi”. It means “elsewhere” (in Latin) and it’s used in criminal law [...]

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What is Motive in a Criminal Case?

While a motive is not always needed when proving that a suspect has committed the crime in question (many people [...]

Legal Terminology

What is an Alibi?

Most people have probably heard of the term “alibi”. It means “elsewhere” (in Latin) and it’s used in criminal law [...]

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