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Facing an Assault Charge in Ontario? What Happens Next
Charged with simple assault in Ontario? A calm, step-by-step guide to release conditions, court, possible penalties, criminal records, defences and getting legal help.
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Guides to the Canadian justice system and staying safe.
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Charged With Breach of Probation in Alberta? What Happens Next
Charged with breach of probation or breach of bail conditions in Alberta? A calm, plain-language guide to the law, the court process, penalties, defences and your next steps.
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Charged With Weapons Possession in Manitoba? What Happens Next
Charged with a weapons offence in Winnipeg or elsewhere in Manitoba? A calm, plain-language guide to ss. 88-92 of the Criminal Code, the court process, penalties, defences and your next steps.
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Charged With Breach of Probation in Saskatchewan? What Happens Next
Charged with breach of probation or bail conditions in Saskatchewan? Here is what the charge means, what happens in court, possible penalties and how to protect yourself.
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Charged With Domestic Assault in Alberta? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a domestic assault charge in Alberta: release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences, local statistics and help for complainants.
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Charged With Drug Possession in Manitoba? What Happens Next
Charged with drug possession in Winnipeg or elsewhere in Manitoba? A calm, plain-language guide to the law, the court process, possible penalties, diversion and your next steps.
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Charged With Drug Possession in Yukon? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to drug possession charges under CDSA s. 4 in Yukon: what the Crown must prove, release, court, diversion, penalties, records, Charter issues and where to get help.
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Charged With Sexual Assault in Quebec? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to sexual assault charges under s. 271 of the Criminal Code in Quebec: the DPCP and court process, penalties, defences, statistics and help for complainants.
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Possession of Stolen Property Charge in Nova Scotia: What Happens Next
A calm, practical guide to a possession of stolen property charge in Nova Scotia: what it means, the court process, penalties, defences, records and help for victims.
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Charged With Possession of Stolen Property in Alberta? Next Steps
Charged with possession of stolen property in Alberta? Learn what the Crown must prove, how the court process works, possible penalties and your next steps.
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Charged With Domestic Assault in Yukon? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a domestic assault charge in Yukon: no-contact conditions, court steps, penalties, records, defences and help for complainants.
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Charged With Robbery in Yukon? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a robbery charge in Yukon: what the Crown must prove, bail and court steps, possible penalties, Yukon statistics and where to get legal help.
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Assault Causing Bodily Harm Charge in Nova Scotia: What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a s. 267 assault causing bodily harm or assault with a weapon charge in Nova Scotia: release, court, penalties, records and getting help.
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Charged With Refusing a Breathalyzer in Yukon? What Happens Next
Charged with refusing a breathalyzer or drug test in Yukon? Here is what s. 320.15 means, how the case moves through court, the penalties and where to get help.
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Charged With Shoplifting in Newfoundland and Labrador? Next Steps
Charged with shoplifting or theft under $5,000 in Newfoundland and Labrador? A calm, plain-language guide to court, penalties, discharges, records and your options.
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Charged With Assault in Manitoba? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to an assault charge in Manitoba: what simple assault means, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Refusing a Breathalyzer in PEI? What Happens Next
Charged with refusing a breathalyzer or drug test in Prince Edward Island? Here is what s. 320.15 means, how the court process works, the penalties and what to do next.
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Charged With Domestic Assault in the NWT? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to domestic assault charges in the Northwest Territories: the law, no-contact conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for complainants.