The police believe you are guilty. Now, the government will use all the resources at its disposal to prosecute you to the full extent of the law. Even if you are not sentenced to a jail term, a criminal conviction itself can have resounding ramifications such as difficulties obtaining employment and hassles with international travel. In order to level the playing field, you need to know your rights and how to defend.
Oil and gas law is the area of law that governs oil and gas production. Oil and gas laws determine who owns the right to mine for oil and gas. It determines what conditions miners have to follow when they harvest oil and gas.
Real estate law covers the ownership and use of land in any given transaction, and isn't too far removed from some of thr principles used in property law. it's a branch of law which refers ro the possession and usage of land and the way in which that land is utilized
Intellectual Property law deals with laws to protect and enforce rights of the creators and owners of inventions, writing, music, designs and other works, known as the "intellectual property." There are several areas of intellectual property including copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets
Criminal charges are deemed to be Domestic in nature if they involve either a family member, or a current/former romantic partner. The Department of Justice reports that about half of domestic violence complainants are spouses and ex-spouses, and that the other half are children, siblings.
Drug Possession is the charge which arises from having a substance in your control which you are prohibited to possess. Drug possession is listed under federal legislation called the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (“CDSA”).
Assault covers a wide variety of violent offenses. A common assault is the most basic with the least severe punishments of all assault convictions. Penalties become increasingly severe as the circumstances of the offense become more violent or have more significant consequences.
An Immediate Roadside Prohibition, commonly referred to as an IRP, entails a driver of a vehicle having their license suspended for a set period of time due to an impaired driving allegation.The suspension is administered under the Motor Vehicle Act which outlines the procedure.
Criminal litigation refers to the process of trying a criminal defendant in a court of law. Criminal litigators come in two varieties: criminal prosecutors, who present the government's case against the defendant, and criminal defense attorneys, who represent the interests of the defendant
Sexual Assault covers a wide variety of conduct and is one of the most litigated offenses in criminal law. It can include something as simple as an unwanted hug, kiss, or grope, to much more serious conduct, like intercourse.Sexual Assault covers a wide variety of conduct and is one of the most litigated offenses.
Property offenses are commonly prosecuted crimes. When you are found guilty of a property offense you are potentially facing a harsh penalty as the frequency of these offenses is increasing and prosecution services across the province are prioritizing general deterrence for this type of file.
If you have commit a crime and are between the ages of 12 and 17, the prosecution of your offense will be conducted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Even though a different act governs the prosecution of youths, all of the crimes specified by the Criminal Code of Canada are applicable to young offenders
Criminal driving encompasses multiple motor vehicle offenses in the Criminal Code, and is different from charges under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia (e.g. impaired driving vs careless driving). With a criminal charge, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Service will take your photograph and fingerprints and you will have a police file.