How to Legally Buy Firearms in Canada: 1. Be able to apply for (PAL) Possession and Acquisition License to buy guns and ammunition by taking the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, then passing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course test. # 2 is Optional: After passing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Test; 2. Be able to [...]
Stalking or Criminal Harassment in Canada: Under Section 264 of the Canadian Criminal Code, STALKING or ‘CRIMINAL HARASSMENT’ happens when someone (the offender): (a) repeatedly follows the victim or anyone known to the victim from place to place. (b) repeatedly communicates with the victim or anyone known to the victim, either directly or indirectly. (c) [...]
When a Youth Commits a Crime in Canada: People are considered as “YOUTH” if they are between 12 and 17 years old. When a youth commits a crime: • The police may charge the youth of the crime, or ; • The police may decide that there are other ways to hold the youth accountable [...]
There had been two major sources of confusion for this matter. The first being Ontario Superior Court Justice Steven Rogin upholding the lower court ruling of Justice Philips, concerning a case of marijuana possession in 2003. Justice Rogin upheld Justice Philips’ ruling that the entire law was void because the federal government has failed to [...]
Cellphone use while driving has been the cause of many motor vehicle accidents in Canada. This prompted Canadian provinces to implement laws that ban the use of cellphones while driving. In Canada, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, New Brunswick and Alberta have NO BAN on the use of cellphones while driving. However, Strathcona County in [...]
Is it sexual? unwelcome? forced? ongoing? used to punish or reward someone? SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Refers to UNWANTED sexual actions, gestures or comments. Happens at work or outside of work with co-workers or employers. In Canada, falls under Human Rights Law, a civil legislation, and not the Criminal Code of Canada although some Sexual Harassment Behaviours [...]
6 Instances Cops Can Arrest Without a Warrant: 1. If you are in the middle of committing a serious crime. 2. If they think you are about to commit a serious crime. 3. If they believe there is a warrant for your arrest. 4. If you have committed a serious crime. 5. If you committed [...]
When Disputing Traffic Tickets, Hire a lawyer … If you could go to jail If you could lose your license If you are charged with a criminal offence ( eg. Driving while impaired) If you want to plea bargain your charge The penalty for driving without insurance ranges from $2000 to $25,000 plus you have [...]
Why Fight a Traffic Ticket? • To avoid or reduce fines. • To avoid demerit points and license suspension. • To avoid imprisonment or getting convicted. • To protect your driving record. Three Kinds of Traffic Tickets: 1. Provincial Offence Notice • The most common type • Your 3 Options with a Provincial Offence Notice [...]
Legal Aid is a Canadian government program that offer low- income clients free legal help in various types of legal problems. The examples of areas of Law covered by Legal Aid in Canada are Immigration/Refugee, Civil, Criminal, Family, Poverty and Appeals. 3 Kinds of Legal Aid in Canada 1. Lawyers in Private Practice – the [...]