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Youths can legally use a firearm provided an adult is supervising

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By LegalMatters Staff • The legal age for firearm ownership across Canada is eighteen, even in situations where a shotgun or rifle is given as a gift or as part of an inheritance. But there is more flexibility in the law when it comes to using firearms for sport shooting. “Those under 18 can fire […]

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Legally registered firearms rarely used to commit criminal acts

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By LegalMatters Staff • Legitimate firearm owners have long argued that gun control legislation singles out them instead of criminals using unregistered weapons. A recent Statistics Canada report confirms that position “Among homicides where information was available, the accused had a licence in only 13 per cent (16 out of 119 homicides) involving handguns and

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What is the offence of sharing intimate pictures online?

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Céline Dostaler
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By LegalMatters Staff • Two common reasons for the non-consensual distribution of intimate images are revenge porn and cyberbullying, though some people may not know what those terms mean. “Revenge porn describes the act of receiving an intimate image or video from someone and then distributing it without their consent,” says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline

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A harsh sentence could follow a conviction for child luring

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By LegalMatters Staff • Social media platforms such as Facebook and Snapchat are used to connect to friends and family. They can also be used to attempt to lure a child into a sexual encounter. In 2002 the crime of luring a child was added to the Criminal Code, making it illegal to communicate with

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The rules about legally transporting a firearm in Canada

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By LegalMatters Staff • There are strict regulations that Canadians must follow if they are transporting a firearm to a range or wilderness area in an automobile. The steps involved depend on its classification, with most rifles and shotguns falling into the non-restricted weapon category. “According to the Firearms Act, these weapons must be unloaded

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Severe sentences imposed for child pornography convictions

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By LegalMatters Staff • A variety of charges can be laid against those involved with child pornography, depending on whether you create the images, distribute them or view them. The Criminal Code defines child pornography as any photo, video or other visual representation that shows someone under 18 either engaged in a sexual activity or

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What are the penalties for using a firearm when committing a crime?

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By LegalMatters Staff • If you carry a firearm while committing a criminal offence that will be considered an aggravating factor when it comes to sentencing. The possession of a firearm during a crime is punishable by a maximum 14-year prison sentence and it does not matter if no one was harmed or if the

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What to expect after a domestic assault charge is laid

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By LegalMatters Staff • Police have two options after they arrest someone after a domestic violence complaint. The accused could be asked to sign an undertaking or other promise to appear document for a future court date. They will also be told to move out of the home and not have any contact with the

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Colourful rolling paper, other drug paraphernalia are legal in Canada

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By LegalMatters Staff • Specialty stores known as head shops openly sell drug paraphernalia including rolling papers and water pipes used to smoke cannabis, crack and other drugs. Some have colourful logos, celebrity images or designs such as smiley faces. These businesses operate legally across Canada, but there are limitations, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline

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Wire fraud happens quickly and funds are difficult to recover

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By LegalMatters Staff • Although “wire fraud” is an American term not found in our Criminal Code, that does not mean the offence does not occur in Canada. The crime involves the transfer of money from an individual or organization to a person using telecommunications (the phone) or electronic communications (emails or text messages). “These

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