Apr 10
Charter Rights: What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy?
In Canada, the reasonable expectation of privacy is a legal concept that is protected by s. 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This section guarantees the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.
Apr 10
Charter Rights: The Exclusion of Evidence
In Canada, the rules for excluding evidence are primarily governed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the common law. The exclusion of evidence is an important issue in criminal trials because evidence that is obtained in violation of an accused person’s constitutional rights may not be admissible in court.
Apr 10
Charter Rights: When Can the Police Arrest Me?
The police can arrest a person when they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed or is about to commit an indictable offense, or when they have a warrant for the person’s arrest.
Apr 10
What Does a Criminal Lawyer Do?
A criminal lawyer represents individuals or organizations charged with criminal offenses in court. Their role is to defend their clients’ rights, ensure that they receive a fair trial, and strive to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients.
Apr 10
What is a Surety?
A surety is usually a friend or family member of the defendant who agrees to take on the financial responsibility for ensuring that the defendant appears in court and follows their bail conditions. When the surety posts bail for the defendant, they are essentially promising to pay the full amount of the bail to the court if the accused violates his bail.
Apr 10
What is a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO)?
A conditional sentence order is a type of sentence that is imposed by a court as an alternative to imprisonment. It involves the imposition of both a custodial (jail) sentence and a community sentence, with the requirement that the community sentence be served in the community under strict conditions. The community sentence can include things like community service, probation, electronic monitoring, or a curfew, depending on the specific conditions imposed by the court.
