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Charged With Drug Possession in Ontario? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a simple drug possession charge in Ontario: what it means, how the court process works, possible penalties, criminal record issues and where to get help.
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Possession of Stolen Property Charge in Ontario: What Happens Next
Charged with possession of stolen property in Ontario? A calm, plain-language guide to the law, the court process, possible penalties, defences and what victims can do.
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Charged With Refusing a Breathalyzer in Ontario? What Happens Next
Charged with refusing a breathalyzer or a drug test in Ontario? A calm guide to s. 320.15, the court process, penalties, licence suspensions, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Robbery in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a robbery charge in Nova Scotia: what the Crown must prove, bail, court steps, penalties under s. 344, defences and help for victims.
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Possession of Stolen Property Charge in Nunavut: What Happens Next
Charged with possession of stolen property in Nunavut? A calm, plain-language guide to the law, the court process, possible penalties, defences and where to get help.
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Criminal Harassment Charge in Newfoundland and Labrador: What's Next
A plain-language guide to a criminal harassment charge in Newfoundland and Labrador: what the Crown must prove, the court process, penalties, defences, local statistics and help for complainants.
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Facing a Mischief Charge in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
Charged with mischief in Nova Scotia? A plain-language guide to s. 430 of the Criminal Code, the court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Extortion in Saskatchewan? What Happens Next
An extortion charge in Saskatchewan is a serious, indictable-only offence. Here is what s. 346 means, how the court process works, possible penalties and how to protect yourself.
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Charged With Domestic Assault in Ontario? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a domestic assault charge in Ontario: release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences, record impacts and help for victims.
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Charged With Refusing a Breathalyzer in NL? What Happens Next
Charged with refusing a breathalyzer or drug test in Newfoundland and Labrador? Here is what the charge means, how the court process works, the minimum penalties and what to do next.
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Charged With Possession of Stolen Property in NL? What Happens Next
Charged with possession of stolen property in Newfoundland and Labrador? Here is what the charge means, how the court process works, possible penalties and what to do next.
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Charged With Uttering Threats in Nunavut? What Happens Next
Charged with uttering threats in Nunavut? A calm guide to s. 264.1 of the Criminal Code, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences, legal aid and help for complainants.
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Charged With Uttering Threats in Yukon? What Happens Next
Charged with uttering threats in Yukon? A calm, plain-language guide to s. 264.1, the court process, penalties, defences, and help for the accused and complainants.
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Charged With Dangerous Driving in the NWT? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to dangerous driving and flight from police charges in the Northwest Territories: what the Crown must prove, penalties, court steps and where to get help.
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Charged With Mischief in Alberta? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a mischief charge in Alberta: what the Crown must prove, how your case moves through court, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Fraud in Alberta? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a fraud charge in Alberta: what the Crown must prove, how the court process works, possible penalties, record consequences and help for victims.
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Charged With Sexual Assault in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge in Nova Scotia: what s. 271 requires, release conditions, court steps, penalties, defences, statistics and help for complainants.
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Charged With Sexual Assault in New Brunswick? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge in New Brunswick: what s. 271 means, release conditions, court steps, penalties, defences and help for complainants.