Theft is a crime that sometimes goes by the title “larceny.” In general, the crime occurs when someone takes and carries away someone else’s property without permission and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. Statutes establish different kinds of theft crimes. Perhaps the most basic distinction between types of theft has to do with petty theft and […]
In criminal law, assault is usually listed alongside battery. Many people are familiar with the term “assault and battery,” and battery is often confused with assault. However, assault is a separate charge from battery. It is generally defined as an attempted battery. Alternatively, it can be defined as “the intentional creation of a reasonable apprehension of harm.” While this sounds very complex, assault basically refers […]
Bail bonds and the bail bond process stays pretty consistent with the processes established. When it comes to common arrests for petty crimes, the bail bonds process will only really vary based on the location of the arrest. While the actual bail bonds process remains the same, wait times for release will vary, depending on if the arrestee is being held at a […]
Crimes committed by respectable persons in high status positions in occupation, was once referred to as white collar crimes. Today, some non-violent crimes committed for financial benefits and appropriated gains have been labeled white collar crimes. Those committing white collar crimes have sophisticated methods of concealing these acts. Some criminal acts which fall under white collar crimes are: Various fraud crimes, such as: bank, […]
When a person hears the word “crime,” images of dead bodies or hapless victims being mugged in dark alleys easily come to mind. But violent crime isn’t the only form of crime. When high-flying corporate executives in expensive custom suits commit elaborate schemes for financial gain or a harmless-looking deliveryman charms the old man next door out of his retirement […]
Drinking and driving is a deadly combination. Drinking and driving means impaired driving. What happens when a driver is impaired their ability to operate a vehicle is affected by alcohol or drugs, and these type of behavior falls under Criminal Code Of Canada, and anyone convicted can go to jail, get fined or face license suspension. A person can be charged if […]
Violence in the media always seems to be a rallying cry for tougher gun control laws. While that’s convenient for gun opponents, it’s nothing more than playing on people’s emotions to “sell” their point of view. But there are, in my opinion, some serious problems with crying out for “gun control.” The most obvious, and least talked about, is that […]
If you are arrested for drunken driving in any state in Canada, there are several things that are going to happen that will cost you money. If you are convicted of driving under the influence and you want to get your driving privileges back, things are going to get very expensive. Court appearances, fines, and fees are just the beginning for convicted […]
Bail bonds and the bail bond process stays pretty consistent with the processes established. When it comes to common arrests for petty crimes, the bail bonds process will only really vary based on the location of the arrest. While the actual bail bonds process remains the same, wait times for release will vary, depending on if the arrestee is being held at a […]
Young people have rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with the police and breaking the law. A crime is an act that breaks one of Canada’s criminal laws. A crime is sometimes called “an offence”. For example, if someone robs a bank, they have committed the crime of robbery, which is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. […]