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Charged With Domestic Assault in Manitoba? What Happens Next
Charged with domestic assault in Manitoba? A plain-language guide to no-contact conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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Guides to the Canadian justice system and staying safe.
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Charged With Robbery in Nunavut? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a robbery charge in Nunavut: what the law says, bail and court steps at the Nunavut Court of Justice, possible penalties, defences and legal help.
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Uttering Threats Charge in Newfoundland and Labrador: What's Next
Charged with uttering threats in Newfoundland and Labrador? A calm, plain-language guide to Criminal Code s. 264.1: the court process, penalties, defences, local statistics and help for complainants.
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Extortion Charge in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
Charged with extortion in Nova Scotia? A plain-language guide to s. 346 of the Criminal Code, the court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Drug Possession in PEI? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a drug possession charge in Prince Edward Island: what it means, what happens in court, possible penalties, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Shoplifting in Prince Edward Island? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to shoplifting and theft under $5,000 charges in Prince Edward Island: court steps, penalties, records, defences, statistics and help for victims.
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Possession of Stolen Property Charge in Manitoba: What Happens Next
Charged with possession of stolen property in Winnipeg or elsewhere in Manitoba? Here is what the charge means, how the court process works, possible penalties and what to do now.
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Charged With Assault Causing Bodily Harm in PEI? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to an assault causing bodily harm or assault with a weapon charge in Prince Edward Island: the court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Criminal Harassment in New Brunswick? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a criminal harassment charge in New Brunswick: what s. 264 means, bail conditions, court steps, penalties, records and getting legal help.
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Charged With Drug Trafficking in Manitoba? What Happens Next
Facing a drug trafficking or possession for the purpose charge in Manitoba? Here is how CDSA s. 5 works, what happens in court, possible penalties and how to get help.
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Charged With Refusing a Breathalyzer in Alberta? What Happens Next
Refusing a breathalyzer or drug test in Alberta is a criminal offence with a mandatory minimum fine and driving ban. Here is what happens next, from roadside sanctions to court.
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Charged With Drug Possession in Saskatchewan? What Happens Next
Facing a drug possession charge in Regina, Saskatoon or elsewhere in Saskatchewan? Here is what CDSA s. 4 means, how the court process works and what penalties are possible.
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Charged With DUI in Yukon? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a DUI or impaired driving charge in Yukon: what the Crown must prove, the court process, penalties, licence and record impacts, and where to get help.
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Charged With Sexual Assault in Manitoba? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge under s. 271 in Manitoba: release conditions, court steps, penalties, defences, local statistics and help for complainants.
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Charged With Drug Trafficking in the NWT? What Happens Next
Charged with drug trafficking in the Northwest Territories? A calm, plain-language guide to CDSA s. 5, bail, court steps, possible penalties, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Refusing a Breathalyzer in Quebec? What Happens Next
Refusing a breath or drug test in Quebec is a criminal offence under s. 320.15. Here is what the charge means, the penalties, the SAAQ suspension and what happens next.
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Assault Charge in Newfoundland and Labrador: What Happens Next
Charged with assault in Newfoundland and Labrador? Here is what the charge means, how the court process works, possible penalties, common defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Weapons Possession in Yukon? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to weapons possession charges in Yukon: what ss. 88-92 cover, how the court process works, possible penalties, common defences and help for victims.