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A rape shield law is a law that prohibits admitting certain evidence during trials for sexual offences, particularly evidence about a complainant’s (accuser) prior sexual behaviour. Governments...

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What is consent? Consent in criminal law is simply the notion that you have permission to do something that would otherwise be illegal. Section 265(3) of the Criminal Code, in defining assault, f...

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What does the phrase “inadmissible” mean in Canadian immigration law? The term “inadmissible” means that you are not allowed to be in Canada. Inadmissibility can be determined before you ...

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What is a de minimis defence? A de minimis defence, meaning a defence of “too minor” is a defence that can be raised in certain situations where an offender meets the technical definition of ...

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What are the key steps in a criminal trial? The criminal process takes an accused person from a police investigation through to the resolution of their matter. The following are the key steps whi...

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How does cannabis use affect driving? Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis negatively affects driving and driving-related behaviour. Cannabis impairment (being high) ...

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Is self-induced intoxication a defence to a crime? It depends. Section 33.1 of the Criminal Code bars the use of self-induced extreme intoxication as a defence to crimes. However, the key phrase ...

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In many cases after an arrest, an accused will be released on a Form 10 Undertaking, or a Form 11 Release Order. If a person is released on a Form 10 Undertaking, they will be released from polic...

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What is a consensual fight? A consensual fight has the potential of resulting in assault charges listed under Section 265 of the Criminal Code. An assault most commonly refers to an intentional a...

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What is SOIRA? SOIRA is the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, a federal law which allows judges to order that convicted sex offenders register with the government. The SOIRA was passed i...

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