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Charged With Uttering Threats in Quebec? What Happens Next
Charged with uttering threats in Quebec? Here is what s. 264.1 means, how DPCP charge approval and court work, possible penalties, defences, and help for complainants.
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Charged With Drug Possession in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A calm, practical guide to a drug possession charge in Nova Scotia: what the Crown must prove, diversion, court steps, penalties, records and when to call a lawyer.
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Charged With Possession of Stolen Property in PEI? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to a possession of stolen property charge in Prince Edward Island: what the Crown must prove, court steps, penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Assault Charge in New Brunswick? What Happens Next
Facing an assault charge in New Brunswick? Here is what simple assault means, how the court process works, possible penalties and how to protect your rights.
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Charged With Shoplifting in Alberta? What Happens Next
Charged with shoplifting or theft under $5,000 in Alberta? A calm, plain-language guide to the law, the court process, possible sentences, your record and your options.
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Charged With Breach of Probation in New Brunswick? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to breach of probation and breach of bail charges in New Brunswick: the law, the court process, penalties, defences and where to get help.
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Mischief Charge in Ontario: What Happens Next and What to Expect
Charged with mischief in Ontario? A calm, plain-language guide to s. 430 of the Criminal Code, the court process, penalties, records, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Robbery in Ontario? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a robbery charge in Ontario: what s. 343 means, bail and court steps, penalties, defences, local statistics and help for victims.
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Charged With Drug Trafficking in Ontario? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to drug trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking charges in Ontario: bail, court, penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Uttering Threats in Manitoba? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to an uttering threats charge in Manitoba: what the Crown must prove, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Domestic Assault in Nunavut? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to domestic assault charges in Nunavut: what the Crown must prove, no-contact conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Extortion in Nunavut? What Happens Next
An extortion charge in Nunavut is a serious, indictable-only offence. Here is what section 346 means, how the case moves through the Nunavut Court of Justice, and where to get help.
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Charged With Assault Causing Bodily Harm in the NWT? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon charges in the Northwest Territories: the law, the court process, penalties and where to get help.
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Charged With Break and Enter in Quebec? What Happens Next
A calm, practical guide to a break and enter charge in Quebec: what section 348 means, how DPCP charge approval and court work, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Facing a Mischief Charge in Saskatchewan? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a mischief charge in Saskatchewan: what the Crown must prove, the court process, possible penalties, records and defences, plus help for victims.
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Charged With Weapons Possession in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to weapons possession charges in Nova Scotia: the Criminal Code sections, bail, court steps, penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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Charged With Fraud in Quebec? What Happens Next
Facing a fraud charge in Quebec? A calm, plain-language guide to section 380, the DPCP process, possible penalties, a criminal record, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Breach of Probation in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
Facing a breach of probation or bail conditions charge in Nova Scotia? What sections 145 and 733.1 mean, how the case moves through court, possible penalties and where to get help.