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Articles and Resources about Criminal Law in Ottawa
Engel & Associates is your go-to choice when you are looking for a criminal defence law firm in the Ottawa region. Our lawyers have been serving the area with dependable legal representations for over 20 years. Below are some articles and resources that can be of your help.
3 TIPS WHEN CHOOSING A CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER
When you find yourself facing criminal charges, you need a criminal defence lawyer to defend your case. If you want to take back your...
Dec 16, 2020
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CYBER CRIME
Lawyers at Engel & Associates have seen a steady increase in police investigations and criminal charges for offences involving the...
Jul 22, 2020
GETTING HELP WITH WHITE COLLAR CRIME
The term “white-collar crime” – while widely used in our society – does not actually appear in the Canadian Criminal Code. Instead,...
Jun 22, 2020
NEED A DRUG LAWYER? HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAWYER FOR DRUG CHARGES
Drug-related offences such as possession, trafficking, and production of controlled or prohibited substances can have harsh short-term...
Jun 21, 2020
IS IT A CRIME TO SPANK YOUR CHILD?
15/11/2016 When it comes to parenting, there are a wide range of styles for everything from sleeping habits and food preparation to...
Jul 17, 2019
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019: ONTARIO’S NEW DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS
02/28/2019 You can now face heftier penalties if convicted of distracted driving and/or careless driving. A, B, C, D, E, F, G and/or M...
Jul 16, 2019
WHAT’S NEW WITH THE LAWS ON ADDUCING PRIOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND COMPLAINANT’S RECORDS AS EVIDENCE?
03/08/2019 Sections 276 of the Criminal Code of Canada has been dubbed “rape shield law”. Essentially, it affords protections to...
Jul 16, 2019
MEN CAN BE THE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT
15/10/2016 In Ontario, the police take domestic assault very seriously. Depending on the nature of the offence, domestic assault can be a...
Jul 16, 2019
I HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC ASSAULT. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
01/11/2016 If you have been charged with domestic assault, it is important to speak to an Ontario criminal defence lawyer as soon as...
Jul 16, 2019
WHAT’S NEW WITH DUIS?
03/08/2019 Did you know that being impaired in a canoe is a potential offence?This comes as one of the many implications of the new laws...
Jul 16, 2019
AN UPDATE ON THE LEGALITY OF CANNABIS
02/28/2019 Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, is now law. The bill is a piece of government legislation that legalized access to recreational...
Jul 16, 2019
RCMP TACKLES CYBERCRIME
01/12/2016 When most people hear the word “cybercrime,” they think of a shadowy, mysterious network of hackers who break into the...
Jul 15, 2019
WHAT YOUR LAWYER CAN DO WHEN YOU ARE FACING CRIMINAL ASSAULT CHARGES
05/06/2018 One of the most frequent criminal charges in Canada is common assault. Statistics Canada data shows in 2013/2014 assault was...
Jul 15, 2019
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT CAN COST YOU
16/04/2017 An auto accident can leave anyone feeling disoriented, shaken up, and scared. What happens now? Many people worry about...
Jul 15, 2019
CAN I BE EXTRADITED FROM CANADA FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENCE?
15/12/2016 Being charged with a crime in your home province or elsewhere in the country can be intimidating and stressful. Being charged...
Jul 15, 2019
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND CRIMINAL OFFENCES
16/01/2017 In recent years, new light has been shed on the link between mental health issues and criminal offences. Not only are...
Jul 15, 2019
CAN I BE CHARGED WITH DRUNK DRIVING FOR SITTING IN MY VEHICLE?
16/02/2017 Sometimes, it’s easy for even just a drink or two to catch up with you. As you walk to your car, you realize it would be...
Jul 15, 2019
CAN YOU TURN AROUND AT A DUI CHECKPOINT?
02/04/2017 If you have ever driven on New Year’s Eve or St. Patrick’s Day, chances are you have seen a DUI checkpoint. You may have even...
Jul 15, 2019
AUTO THEFT GETS HIGH TECH
02/01/2017 When most people think about auto theft, they picture an individual hot-wiring a vehicle in a dark alley or a secluded...
Jul 15, 2019
WILL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA?
02/02/2017 Marijuana has long been an unsettled issue, both in Canada and in the United States. Now, the federal government has announced...
Jul 15, 2019
PARENT: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR YOUTH IS CHARGED WITH A CRIME
04/03/2018 Few things are more frightening for a parent than having your child be charged with a criminal offence. Despite common...
Jul 15, 2019
IS PANHANDLING ILLEGAL IN ONTARIO?
16/03/2017 If you spend time in urban areas, you have probably encountered panhandlers. The majority of panhandlers are not aggressive,...
Jul 15, 2019
DUIS AREN’T JUST FOR CARS
02/03/2017 Most people associate DUIs with motor vehicles. This makes sense, when you consider there were more than 90,000 impaired...
Jul 15, 2019
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