Last December, two Canadians leaving Toronto for Miami were arrested for carrying nearly 18 kilograms of marijuana (worth $132,000) in their baggage. The incident occurred at the U.S. border preclearance facility at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, where t […]
As a criminal defence lawyer, I’m often bombarded with similar questions from different clients: ‘Why do the police want to talk to me?’, ‘Am I in trouble?’, ‘Can they arrest me?’, ‘Can they ask me for a lie detector test?’ ‘Can I refuse to give this […]
In 2016, a Calgary police officer was charged with firearm offences for purchasing a shotgun without an acquisition license and illegally storing it in his home. The weapon was found during a domestic incident involving the accused officer. He was ch […]
John: “Hey babe. Can you send me a cute pic? You know what I mean.” Liza: “Now? But I’m about to shower.” John: “Perfect! And pleeaaaase!” Liza: “Okay. Special pic just for you. 😉” Liza loves John. She trusts him blindly. And she […]
The courtroom is a formal place guided by strict rules and demands a respectful, sensitive and serious attitude from attendees. From plaintiffs and defendants to witnesses and lawyers, everybody has defined roles, responsibilities and rules. A behavi […]
Domestic violence is a serious offence that usually takes place within a family or an intimate relationship – boyfriend/girlfriend, common law partners, spouses, children, parents and even relatives. It is an assault if the defendant is accused of st […]
In recent weeks, we have once again been exposed to a scandal involving a prominent Canadian, allegations of racism and a controversy that has continued to expose a deep divide in Canadian society. Don Cherry was fired from Hockey Night in Can […]
There was a time when mass shootings did not seem to happen in Canada. However, recent data tells a different story. ‘Year of the Gun’, a documentary broadcast this past March on CBC Docs POV, drew our attention to the alarming rise of gun violence i […]
“I can drive while high. After all, smoking pot is legal in Canada”. Do you actually believe that? If so, then you misunderstand Canada’s new impaired driving laws. Although recreational cannabis was partially legalized in Canada on October 17th, […]
Canada is an immigrant-friendly country, one much sought-after by migrants. People all around the world dream of moving to Canada for a better life with many opportunities for growth and employment. But, despite having a highly developed market econo […]