Criticisms of Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil forfeiture is a legal procedure that allows law enforcement agencies to seize property and assets that are believed to be connected to criminal activity. […]
Read MoreCriminal Lawyer Explains: What’s the difference between Vehicle Seizure and Vehicle Forfeiture?
Distinguishing between Vehicle Seizure and Vehicle Forfeiture In Canada, vehicle seizure and vehicle forfeiture are two separate legal processes that are used in different situations. […]
Read MoreWarrant Wednesday: Effective Policing that Causes a Divide
Two police departments in New Brunswick have been posting the full names and ages of people with outstanding warrants to their Facebook pages. Further information […]
Read MoreMontréal Man Found Guilty of Promoting Hate Against Jewish People
Montréal man Gabriel Sohier Chaput was found guilty on January 23, 2023, of promoting hate against Jewish people based on an article posted on a far-right news website. Quebec Court Judge Manlio Del Negro rejected Gabriel’s defence that what he wrote for the Daily Stormer was satire and intended as an exaggeration.
Read MoreLawyer Faces 2 Criminal Charges After Having Manitoba Judge Followed
John Carpay, a Calgary-based lawyer and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, turned himself into the Calgary police after learning he had been […]
Read MoreCanadians’ Opinion on the Death Penalty
The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a form of punishment that has been abolished in most First World nations. While many citizens […]
Read MoreShould Vaccinating Prisoners Be a Priority?
The decision to prioritize vaccinating prisoners during Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is a controversial move that is being met with both resistance and encouragement from […]
Read More6 Influential Black Canadians In Canadian Law
Black History Month is a month to celebrate influential Black Canadians and their accomplishments and contributions to Canada’s history, culture, development and heritage. In honour […]
Read MoreThe 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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