What should I do if I am being investigated by the police?
If you are under investigation by the police, it does not mean you will necessarily be charged or found guilty of a criminal offence, but you do need to take the matter seriously and take steps to...
View ArticleShould I give a statement to the police?
If you have been arrested or are being investigated for an offence, you are not required to give a statement to the police. You have a constitutionally protected right to silence that prevents you from...
View ArticleCan I provide a statement to the police that is “off the record”?
There is no such thing as providing a police officer a statement that is “off the record.” While some statements given to the police before you are given your right to counsel may not be used against...
View ArticleIf I refuse to provide a statement to the police, will it make me look guilty?
Many people who have been accused of committing a crime believe that if they do not provide a statement to the police that they will look guilty, or as though they have something to hide. However,...
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When can the police stop me and question me?
The police are authorized to stop you and question you for investigative purposes when they reasonably suspect that you have committed a crime, are about to commit a crime, or when they see you...
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What should I do after I have been arrested?
After you are arrested you should write down everything that happened in as much detail as possible. This will help you to remember the events surrounding your arrest when you go to trial, and it will...
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When can the police lawfully arrest me?
In Canada, the police can arrest you both with a warrant and without a warrant. Arrest with a warrant: When the police are arresting you with a warrant, it means that they have already gone through...
View ArticleWhat are my rights when I am interacting with the police?
In Canada, we have a number of constitutionally enshrined rights that protect us during our interactions with the police. It is important that you understand these rights, not only so that you can...
View ArticleWhen can the police search me?
Because you have a constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches or seizures, there are limited circumstances where the police can lawfully search you. That is, the police can search you...
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Pre-Charge Legal Advice in Canada
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