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You could end up in jail for violating someone’s privacy for sexual thrills

/ Criminal Law /

If you watch or surreptitiously record someone when they believe they are in a private location, or in a situation where they believe they have privacy, you could be charged with voyeurism. According to the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, a voyeur is “a person who derives sexual gratification from the covert observation of others as they […]

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Online child sexual exploitation is a ‘disturbing public safety issue’

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Public Safety Canada states, “Online child sexual exploitation is one of the most disturbing public safety issues facing society today.” Visual, written or recorded material that depicts someone who is under the age of 18 engaged in a sex act or displays their genitals is considered child pornography and it can include anything, even an

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Cases of child luring surge during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Adults who want to lure children for sexual purposes can meet their victims through instant messages, blogs, chatrooms and online games. The adult may ask the child to swap photos or to meet them somewhere, with these types of incidents increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more, click here. Charter your best defence when

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There are ways to get drug charges dropped in Canada

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A conviction for a drug-related crime can have far-reaching consequences, which is why those charged need the services of an experienced criminal lawyer. Keep in mind that a criminal record will hurt your chances of finding employment and could even affect your ability to travel across the border. If you have been charged, there are

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‘Expectation of privacy’ reduced at border to allow for drug searches

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It is a criminal offence to import any variety of narcotics into Canada that is prohibited by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The penalty upon conviction hinges on many factors, the two primary ones being what drug you were found with and the quantity. When it comes to the type of drug, the

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The penalty for operating a drug lab could be a life sentence

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The Canadian judicial system treats illicit drug production crimes harshly. The penalty you will face upon conviction depends on a number of factors, the primary ones being the type of drug being produced and the production levels. If you are caught making hard drugs such as heroin you could be handed a life sentence, while

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