Criminal Law Magna Carta | Still Relevant? admin, April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 In today’s political/legal environment, is it the case that we have drifted, perhaps significantly, perhaps irretrievably, from the principles that emerged from the social/political/legal dynamics at play in England in 1215 and ultimately manifested in the Great Charter? I was inspired to write on this subject in response to a…
Criminal Law Claims Advanced By A Plaintiff In An Automobile Personal Injury Action admin, March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Auto Accidents Explanation of what constitutes a personal injury claim A personal injury claim is a legal case that arises when a person is injured due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. In order to pursue a personal injury claim, the injured…
Criminal Law Penalties For Impaired Driving In Canada admin, March 30, 2024April 10, 2024 Understanding Impaired Driving and Its Consequences in Canada Explaining what constitutes impaired driving in Canada Impaired driving in Canada is a serious offense that can have severe consequences for both the driver and others on the road. In Canada, impaired driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle while under…
Criminal Law What Is The Definition Of Criminal Harassment admin, February 26, 2024April 10, 2024 Understanding Criminal Harassment Clarifying what constitutes criminal harassment In this post we ask ‘what is the definition of criminal harassment?’ Criminal harassment can occur in various scenarios. A spouse separated from their partner will sometimes resort to this type of intimidating behavior. Harassment can also occur in public institutions or…
Charter of Rights and Freedoms Can Police Enter Your Home In Canada? coachgrant, February 21, 2024April 10, 2024 Understanding Your Rights: When Can Police Enter Your Home? Exploration of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in relation to home entry In this post we ask the question ‘can police enter your home in Canada?’ Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: 8. Everyone has…
How To Get A Divorce In Canada coachgrant, January 13, 2024April 10, 2024 Understanding Divorce in Canada: A Compassionate Introduction As a general rule, to be able to divorce in Canada, you must meet ALL of the following criteria: If you apply for a divorce on the basis of a one-year separation, you can live together for up to 90 days, either before…
Criminal Law Penalties for Refusing a Breath Test coachgrant, December 15, 2023April 10, 2024 In Canadian criminal law, if police pull you over on suspicion of impaired driving, what happens if you refuse to take the breath test? Impaired Driving According to the Department of Justice, Impaired Driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada. In 2017, there were more…
child protection Family Law Woodstock | Child Protection coachgrant, November 17, 2023April 10, 2024 Child Protection – Risk of Harm Are you a grandparent or perhaps an uncle or aunt who is concerned about the welfare of your grandchild, nephew or niece? Child protection legislation exists in all provinces that provides for the removal of a child or children from the custody/care and control…
Criminal Law Your Options if Charged With A Criminal Offence? coachgrant, September 4, 2023April 10, 2024 What are your options if charged with a criminal offence? If you are being questioned by police in Canada you must properly identify yourself. If you give the police a false name or address, or both, thinking that doing so will help you avoid getting arrested you are mistaken. Police…