Drinking and Driving will Cost you Money Most Canadians understand the serious harm that drinking and driving has on our society. We all know the dangers associated with getting behind the wheel drunk or with too much alcohol in our system. We know it’s dangerous, not just to ourselves, but to other drivers and […]
Domestic Assaults
Domestic assaults are taken seriously by the police, prosecutors and courts. It is advisable to retain a lawyer as soon as possible after being charged with an offence involving domestic violence. What is a Domestic Offence? Domestic offences, including domestic assault, are offences that occur within the context of a familial or romantic relationship (for […]
Reconciliation Following Domestic Charges
When one person in a relationship is charged with a domestic offence, the couple will often find themselves wanting to reconcile and work to repair their relationship. However, the criminal justice system often pushes these couples apart and interferes with their wishes to fix their relationship. Domestic Criminal Offences A domestic offence is one that […]
Cross-Examination in Domestic and Sexual Assault Trials
Cross-examination in domestic assault and sexual assault trials is often the key to victory. The trier of fact, being a judge or jury, is left with two competing versions of events and has to decide whether the case has or has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Successful cross-examination is necessary to expose weaknesses […]
“Care and Control” Component for Drinking and Driving Offences – Explained
This article will deal with a ruling that was passed by the Supreme Court of Canada in 2012. The ruling is the perfect example that outlines the exact elements of proof that are necessary in order to establish that a person is in “care and control” of a motor vehicle. This is imperative, since for […]