Being charged for drinking and driving is certainly not a pleasant situation, especially if you are a first-time offender. You may not know what to expect or how to proceed with a first offence DUI. This is further complicated by jurisdiction, provincial and individual state laws on DUIs, which means that local representation is an … Read more »
The right to remain silent is the right of an individual not to make a statement when questioned. It exists in many legal systems, including Canada. A person questioned by a police officer is not obligated to respond. Silence in front of the police or court of law cannot be used against you. Basically, remaining … Read more »
“Ei incumbit probation quidicit, nonqui negat” – the burden of proof is on he who declares, not on he who denies In the Canadian criminal justice system, everyone charged with an offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. This cornerstone of Canadian criminal law is also one that is recognized around … Read more »
If you have been charged with an offence, and are not taken into custody (i.e. the police station or jail), you will be given a piece of paper that is a ticket or summons which has information that tells you what you have been charged with and may provide you options. Typically, a ticket, such … Read more »