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…
domestic violence Consequences For Conviction Of Domestic Assault In Canada coachgrant, February 26, 2024April 10, 2024 Understanding Domestic Assault Convictions in Canada Definition of domestic assault under Canadian law In this post we’ll look at the consequences for conviction of domestic assault in Canada. Domestic assault, also known as domestic violence, is a criminal offense under Canadian law. It refers to any form of physical abuse…
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…
Custody & Access Family Law Woodstock | Not Their Fight coachgrant, November 17, 2023April 10, 2024 When a relationship between couples begins to disintegrate, it is always an emotional time. Regrettably, the emotions that can run very high are usually negative. If you are separating from your spouse and you have a child or children, please remember that this is not their fight. A couple can…
Custody, Access Family Law Woodstock | Court Orders Do Not Fix People coachgrant, November 16, 2023April 10, 2024 I have been in practice for over 38 years. In that period of time, I have handled thousands of files. One of the things that I have learned over the years is that court orders do not fix people! What do I mean? If you are involved in a relationship…
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…
domestic violence POLICE INTERVENTION coachgrant, November 26, 2022April 10, 2024 Police are sometimes called to intervene in cases of domestic disturbances. Charges sometimes result when couples allow their anger to get the best of them and can range from charges of disturbing the peace to uttering threats or assaults and, sometimes, more serious criminal charges. If you are charged by…