Will My Youth Record Haunt Me Forever?

[text-wrapper] You Don’t Need a Conviction for a Youth Record Young people do not always think before they act. Unfortunately, the inexperience of youth can lead to quick and harsh lessons in reality. Children ages 12 to 17 are governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which imposes specific penalties on young people charged with …

Getting Released From Jail After an Arrest

[text-wrapper] Regaining Your Freedom as Soon as Possible is Crucial Any time you or a loved one has been arrested and put in jail, the most immediate concern is getting out of jail as soon as possible. Getting released on bail quickly is not only important for your physical and psychological well-being, but long-term freedom …

Online Harassment Can Link You Straight to Jail

[text-wrapper] Harassment, often called stalking, was added to the Criminal Code of Canada in 1993 to protect the physical and emotional safety of those who find themselves the subject of ongoing and unwanted threatening or disturbing behavior.  Technology has come a long way since then, and while stalkers continue to make repeated telephone calls, physically …