Key Takeaways • Fraud generally involves a dishonest act that causes a loss to another party, where the person knew the act could cause that…

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Voyeurism is a relatively modern offence, added to the Criminal Code in 2005, and allegations have climbed sharply with the spread of smartphones and small…

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A bail breach is one of the most frequently laid charges in the Greater Toronto Area, and it can arise from something as ordinary as…

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Shoplifting is one of the most common charges laid in the Greater Toronto Area, and while it can feel like a minor matter, the Criminal…

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A conviction or a sentence handed down at trial is not always the last word. Where something went wrong in the process, a higher court…

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Possession for the purpose of trafficking is one of the most serious drug charges a person can face in the Greater Toronto Area. It sits…

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Tax offences occupy a space where regulatory rules and criminal law overlap, and the authorities pursue them aggressively. The Canada Revenue Agency runs a dedicated…

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A drug importing charge is one of the most serious matters in Canadian criminal law, and in the Greater Toronto Area it often starts at…

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A forcible confinement charge can grow out of a single tense moment, often during a domestic argument, and it does not require anything as dramatic…

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Few charges arrive with less warning than criminal harassment. A complaint is filed, police make contact, and within hours a person’s living arrangements, employment, and…

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