The Problem with Alberta’s Impaired Driving Laws
The province of Alberta introduced changes to its impaired driving laws late last year. Under this new legislation, police will give first-time impaired driving offenders […]
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Crime Rates Across Canada
17 police services reported that certain criminal incidents decreased by 17 percent in the first six months of the pandemic. However, domestic violence calls increased. […]
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The Challenges Surrounding Safe Driving Laws and Self-Driving Cars
2021 will be the year of autonomous vehicles. One of the biggest players is Tesla. The electric car company will be releasing its ‘full self-driving’ […]
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Do COVID-19 Restrictions Violate Canadians’ Right To Protest?
As COVID-19 cases across the country continue to skyrocket, many citizens are fighting back. Some Canadians say that the restrictions fly in the face of […]
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Consecutive Life Sentences: Cruel & Unusual Punishment or Necessary Sentencing?
Quebec Determines Consecutive Life Sentences are not Constitutional. The criminal justice system in Canada is continually evolving to be more suitable for those accused of […]
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Indigenous People and R. v. Gladue
Criminal law remains a vitally important part of Canada’s legal system. Criminal defence lawyers work tirelessly to ensure that civil liberties are upheld, and just […]
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Criminally Responsible Or Not Criminally Responsible?
Mental illness can be used as a defence during criminal cases, drastically affecting an individual’s sentencing and potentially result in a not criminally responsible verdict. […]
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Privacy in Criminal Law
Privacy and solicitor client privileges have and will always be an important aspect of the legal profession. There are concerns that contact tracing could be […]
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Organized Crime
A recent investigation has led to the arrest of 11 people and the seizure of around $300,000.00 worth of Canadian currency related to the drug […]
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