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Charged with mischief in the Northwest Territories? A calm, plain-language guide to s. 430, the court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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A calm, plain-language guide to an uttering threats charge in Prince Edward Island: what the Crown must prove, court steps, penalties, records and help for victims.
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A plain-language guide to domestic assault charges in New Brunswick: release conditions, Crown screening, court steps, penalties, records, defences and help for complainants.
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Charged With Assault Causing Bodily Harm in Quebec? What Happens Next
Charged with assault causing bodily harm or assault with a weapon in Quebec? A calm guide to section 267, the DPCP and court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Shoplifting in Ontario? What Happens Next
Charged with shoplifting or theft under $5,000 in Ontario? This guide explains the law, the court process, possible penalties and records, and what victims can do.
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Charged With Uttering Threats in Alberta? What Happens Next
Charged with uttering threats in Alberta? A plain-language guide to s. 264.1, release conditions, court steps, penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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Charged With Shoplifting in Manitoba? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a shoplifting or theft under $5,000 charge in Manitoba: the law, the court process, possible penalties, records, defences and where to get help.
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Break and Enter Charge in Northwest Territories: What Happens Next
Charged with break and enter in the Northwest Territories? A calm guide to s. 348, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Criminal Harassment in Ontario? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a criminal harassment charge in Ontario: what the Crown must prove, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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Charged With Domestic Assault in Quebec? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a domestic assault charge in Quebec: DPCP charge approval, no-contact conditions, court steps, penalties, records and support for complainants.
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Charged With Sexual Assault in Alberta? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge in Alberta: what the Crown must prove, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences, and help for complainants.
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Charged With Fraud in New Brunswick? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a fraud charge in New Brunswick: what the Crown must prove, how the court process works, possible penalties, and what victims can do.
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Drug Possession Charge in the Northwest Territories: What Happens Next
Charged with drug possession in the Northwest Territories? A plain-language guide to CDSA s. 4, court steps, penalties, diversion, defences and getting legal help.
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Facing an Assault Charge in Nunavut? What Happens Next
Charged with simple assault in Nunavut? Here is what the law says, how your case moves through the Nunavut Court of Justice, possible penalties, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Weapons Possession in Nunavut? What Happens Next
Charged with a weapons possession offence in Nunavut? A calm, plain-language guide to sections 88 to 92, the court process, possible penalties, defences and where to get legal help.
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Charged With Break and Enter in Manitoba? What Happens Next
Charged with break and enter in Manitoba? A plain-language guide to section 348, release conditions, court steps, possible sentences, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Fraud in Saskatchewan? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a fraud charge in Saskatchewan: what the Crown must prove, how the case moves through court, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Assault Charge in the Northwest Territories: What Happens Next
Charged with simple assault in the Northwest Territories? A calm, plain-language guide to release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and support for victims.