This article was shared with OMQ Law by Shella Gardezi from PardonServicesCanada. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author in her private capacity and do not in any way represent the views of OMQ Law – although we do appreciate Shella Gardezi for sharing her perspective with us. If you … Read more »
This article was shared with OMQ Law by Matt Rhoney from BiSociety.org. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author in his private capacity and do not in any way represent the views of OMQ Law – although we do appreciate Matt Rhoney for sharing his perspective with us. If … Read more »
The marijuana industry is growing fast all over the States and the rest of the world, including Microsoft, is making a big entrance into it. In the past few years, already five US states have legalized marijuana for recreational use: Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Washington DC. But, more states are expected to go … Read more »
Canada’s current marijuana legislation limbo has been having a big impact on almost every marijuana dispensary in Toronto. As the Toronto Police’s raid on marijuana dispensaries took place last week, the legal lines of marijuana—or lack thereof, are being argued and scrutinized over more than ever. The Toronto Police raid on marijuana dispensaries across Toronto, … Read more »
The views expressed in this article are general in nature and should not be construed as legal advice. We specifically ask that readers not rely on the information contained below without proper consultation with an accredited lawyer in good standing. Criminal law is complex and the laws governing drunk driving are increasingly severe. Let’s look … Read more »
One of the questions that often gets asked when discussing legal matters is how much does hiring a lawyer cost. To help you make a good decision when choosing a criminal lawyer, we will give you some guidelines in further text that you should follow. The importance of legal services First of all, it would … Read more »
The breathalyzer test is used by the police to determine the level of alcohol in blood of the driver whose driving ability is in doubt. The test is administered at the police station by a qualified technician. So once you are stopped by police and taken to the police station, the question arises- can you … Read more »
The offense of refusal to blow into the breathalyser test (also called the refusal to provide a breath sample or to comply) is mentioned in Article 254 (5) of the Criminal Code. If a police officer suspects that a person is driving under the influence of alcohol, he or she can request a breath sample … Read more »
It happens every day that people with no prior criminal record get arrested for criminal offences. Such charges are often for drunk driving, DUI (driving under the influence) or over 80s, as it is usually called. The charge may come as a shock to the arrested person, because it’s a situation no one ever thinks … Read more »
Bail hearings are an important stage in the criminal court process because it determines if the accused individual will be held in custody until the matter is resolved or released to the community. Time spent in custody can be months or even years. A bigger part of bail hearing occurs in the Ontario Court of Justice … Read more »