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.
Apr 10
What Happens if I Breach my Bail?
Breaching bail can have serious consequences, including arrest, additional charges, revocation of bail, forfeiture of bail money, and difficulty obtaining bail in the future. It is important for individuals on bail to comply with the conditions set by the court to avoid these consequences.
Apr 09
What is Electronic Monitoring?
An ankle monitor, also known as an electronic monitoring device, is a device worn on the ankle that allows for remote monitoring of an individual’s movements. Electronic monitoring can be a condition of bail, probation, or parole to ensure that the individual complies with court-ordered restrictions on their movements.
