Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone; can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another or others. Domestic Violence includes: Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, […]
These are the tools that are used to check for illicit drugs. The drug test kits are used by employers, hospitals, law enforcement, and even homes. It is estimated around the world there are millions of people who are using these illicit drugs but most will are not honest about doing it because it is illegal and they do not want to get […]
White collar crime refers to those criminal offenses that use some form of deception to produce financial gain. These crimes are often committed by business professionals and government employees since they are able to gain access to large amounts of other people’s money. They are typically victimless and do not involve violence, drugs, or overtly illegal activities. White collar crime” can […]
Weapons offences are taken very seriously in Ontario and throughout Canada. Conviction on some weapons charges can result in a mandatory three-year jail sentence. If you are charged with a weapons offence, you need a criminal defence lawyer who understands the laws and can effectively defend you against these charges. Southern Ontario Gun Charges Lawyers We understand how these charges […]
A young offender is someone between the ages of 12 and 17 who commits an offence under federal law, such as the Criminal Code or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Rather than being treated as an adult, young offenders cases are processed under a special law called the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)and are now referred to as “young persons” under that Act. Although a young person can still face […]
White-collar crime is nonviolent crime committed for financial gain. According to the FBI, a key agency that investigates these offenses, “these crimes are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust.” The motivation for these crimes is to obtain or avoid losing money, property, or services, or to secure a personal or business advantage. Examples of white-collar crimes include securities fraud, […]
When dealing with the difference between “manslaughter” and “murder” it depends on the state of mind of the killer as well as the various degrees relating to murder. Definition of Murder In California murder is defined as killing somebody with “malice aforethought,” which is malice. The two types of malice is “express malice” and “implied malice.” Express malice is when a person […]
Regrettably, most people do not realize what serious implications allegations of domestic assault can have on all parties involved. If you have been charged with this type of criminal offence, you will need an experienced counselor to take up your case right away. This can save you a great deal of hassle and possibly the distortion of your life as […]