Canada Visa Requirements: Your Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re planning to study, work or settle down in this beautiful country, obtaining a valid visa will make those aspirations a reality.
Unlocking Canada: The Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) – Your Key to Overcoming Inadmissibility
Imagine the possibilities of exploring the majestic landscapes of Canada, attending a conference, or reuniting with loved ones. But what if you’re deemed inadmissible? Don’t lose hope, for there’s a key that may unlock the door to Canada – the Temporary Resident Permit (TRP).
The Long-Term Impacts of Shoplifting
Being convicted of a shoplifting crime can have many negative and long-lasting impacts on your life. In many instances, the value of the item(s) stolen does not correspond to the weight of the punishment. The reason being is that even if you are not convicted of a shoplifting charge, your arrest, charge, and fingerprints, […]
Cannabis Impaired Driving: High Consequences
It is important to understand the consequences of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis. Driving high can have many serious effects on your life and imposed penalties for driving high can include your license being suspended, your vehicle being impounded, financial penalties, the possibility of jail time as well as acquiring […]
What’s the difference between Break and Enter, Robbery and Theft Under $5,000?
Break and Enter The offence of break and enter encompasses situations where the accused was trespassing or attempted to trespass on private enclosed property with an intent to commit an indictable offence (i.e., a non-summary criminal offence). There are two types of break and enter offences: 1) break and enter into a dwelling and 2) […]
What’s the difference between Mischief Over $5,000 and Mischief Under $5,000?
Mischief is a word for things that are a little bad or reckless but ultimately harmless. Hitting someone with a spitball is mischief. Hitting them with a rock is dangerous and therefore much worse than mischief. Mischief is done when a person willfully damages or destroys property with no intent to steal it, or renders […]
What’s the difference between Possession Over $5,000 and Possession Under $5,000?
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime is a commonly laid offence that relates to property rights. In many cases when an individual is arrested for shoplifting the police will lay this charge in addition to theft. It is also commonly laid in conjunction with fraud charges. This is a very serious offence which requires that […]
Criminal Procedure: First Appearance
What is the first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice? Basically, you’ve had your fingerprints and photograph taken, you have retained a lawyer and you are to appear in Court. If you have retained a lawyer, your lawyer will appear in court on your behalf by having you sign a Designation. A designation is […]
Criminal Procedure: General Information
This blog will help you understand the criminal procedure in Ontario, Canada. The initial disclosure provided by the Crown is not the only disclosure evidence. The Crown has an obligation to provide everything and this is an ongoing obligation. You might have two, three, four, five, even six appearances where the Crown is constantly providing […]
Criminal Procedure: Promise to Appear and Bail Hearing
The start of the whole criminal procedure: promise to appear and bail hearings. Depending on the nature of your charge, or whether or not the police have enough evidence or have not gathered enough once you’ve been arrested, you will be released with a promise to appear. The promise to appear has two important dates: […]
