Criminal Diversion in Ontario: Who Qualifies to Avoid a Record?
Diversion is a voluntary way to resolve minor criminal charges without a trial, without entering a guilty plea, and without
Disclosure in a Criminal Case: Why It Can Make or Break Your Defence
You have a constitutional right to see the evidence the Crown has against you, and that right is not a
Does a Withdrawn Charge Show Up on a Background Check in Canada?
It comes down to which check gets run. On a standard criminal record check, a withdrawn charge almost never shows
Police Searching Your Phone Without a Warrant in Canada: Is It Legal?
There is a short answer, and it is a frustrating one: sometimes. During a lawful arrest in Canada, police searching
Answering Police Questions in Canada: Do You Actually Have To?
In most situations, no, you do not have to answer questions from a police officer in Canada. You have the
How Dividing Pensions in an Ontario Divorce Works After a Separation
For a lot of couples, the pension is the biggest financial asset in the marriage. Bigger than the registered retirement
How Voyeurism Charges Work in Ontario and the Penalties Involved
The scenario people picture when they hear the word “voyeurism” is a person peering through someone’s window from outside. That
How Changing Spousal Support in Ontario Can Be Affected By A Change In Income
You signed a separation agreement a few years back. The numbers made sense then. One spouse was earning a certain
When Behaviour Crosses into Criminal Harassment Charges in Ontario
Most people who end up facing this charge did not think what they were doing was a crime. A string
Changing a Parenting Order in Ontario: The Legal Process Explained
Here is the situation a lot of Ontario parents find themselves in a year or two after a separation is