The answer to the question in the title of today’s blog article, is “yes”! There is no statute of limitations on sexual assault, so a victim may report the crime at any time after it occurs, throughout Canada.
Consanguineous marriage is defined as a marital relationship between individuals who are related as second cousins or closer. It is actually fairly common in some parts of the world like the Middle East and western Asia.
Incest is hard to talk about and is considered to be vastly underreported. The legal definition is defined by the federal criminal code. Read here to learn more.
There is a long list of different types of assault charges, and yes, you can be charged with more than type depending on the circumstances. Read here to learn more.
If you have been charged or accused of sexual assault, you should definitely not ignore it. In today’s blog article, we will tell you what you should do.
Driving while prohibited or driving with a suspended licence is a serious crime. In today’s blog, we are going to talk about the consequences of driving while prohibited.
The most important point in an Attempted Murder case is intent. Intent is what the prosecution has to prove, and it can be proven even if no one was injured. Read more here.
SOIRA outlines which sex crimes require being listed on the registry. In the Criminal Code of Canada, listed under section 490.011(1) is where these specific offences may be found, including, for example, sexual assault, sexual interference, and bestiality.
“Driving While Prohibited” is a legal term used to describe someone who drives a vehicle when that person does not have the legal right to drive. In other words, if your driver’s licence has been taken away for any number of reasons, and you drive anyway, then you are “driving while prohibited.”
