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The Highway Traffic Act provides police with the power to pull over any motor vehicle during the course of their duty in order to achieve public safety. This means that an officer is allowed at any time to pull over any vehicle in order to check for a valid license and/or insurance on the vehicle. …
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When you enter into a guilty plea, you are waiving your right to trial, meaning the crown no longer has to prove your charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Guilty pleas are usually assumed to be valid, particularly if you had legal counsel at the time you entered your plea. When you enter your plea, you …
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In Canada, there is something called the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), which was created in order to protect young persons who are accused or convicted of crimes by keeping their identity confidential. Due to a reduced capacity compared to their adult counterparts, young offenders are treated differently and are dealt with in a separate …
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On arrest, an accused person has the right to consult with legal counsel of choice prior to making any statements to police. It is crucial that an accused person take advantage of the right to receive timely and effective advice on arrest. Once arrested, an accused will either be released by police, or, detained in …
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As a Canadian, you are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy. That expectation, however, is not consistent everywhere, and varies depending on where you are. For example, you have a very high expectation of privacy in a private home, less in a personal vehicle, even less in a rental car, etc. The Supreme …
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