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Being charged with drinking and driving for the first time can be an unpleasant experience, leaving you unsure about what to anticipate or how to proceed. To make matters more complicated, DUI laws differ by jurisdiction, making it necessary to have local representation for your defence. To effectively challenge DUI charges, you will require a criminal lawyer who is knowledgeable […]
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Sexual assault is a traumatizing experience that can have a profound and enduring impact on the victims. In Canada, sexual assault is a severe criminal offense that is treated with great gravity, and a conviction can lead to harsh penalties. Sexual Assault Explained: Non-Consensual Sexual Activity Sexual assault entails any form of non-consensual sexual activity that takes place without the […]
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What is considered impaired driving? Impaired driving in Canada refers to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) higher than the legal limit. The legal BAC limit while driving is at or above 0.08% across Canada. What distinguishes DUI from impaired driving? While DUI (driving […]
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On Wednesday, the RCMP in Saskatchewan issued a cautionary message regarding “unsafe illegal drugs” in the southern and southeastern regions of the province, following three fatalities from drug overdoses in the last week. Suspected Methamphetamine or Fentanyl Involved in Fatal Overdoses As per a recent news release, the substances thought to have been taken before the three fatal overdoses in […]
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On October 25, 2022, the Regina Police Service (RPS) launched an interactive map that highlights the locations of specific crimes in different parts of the city. This map aims to inform the public about the challenges faced in various areas, and is part of the RPS’s commitment to transparency. The new interactive crime map has replaced a previous heatmap that […]
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On January 1, 2023, Saskatchewan created the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT), an independent police oversight body. SIRT has the authority to investigate incidents involving the police, Saskatchewan RCMP, and special constables, such as conservation officers and members of the Highway Patrol. By law, SIRT must publish a summary of its investigation results three months after a case is closed. […]
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As of Tuesday, January 31, B.C. has launched a 3-year pilot program which decriminalizes possession of up to 2.5 grams of opioids like fentanyl, heroin or morphine, crack and powder cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for people aged 18 and older. The program is an important step in combating the overdose crisis felt in British Columbia. The program’s goal is to […]
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A 15-year girl is facing an assault charge in relation to an incident involving bear spray at a memorial round dance event in a community center in north central Regina on Wednesday evening. The Regina Police Service confirmed in a news release that units were dispatched to a building located in the 1000 block of Angus Street around 9:20 pm […]
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Distinguishing between Vehicle Seizure and Vehicle Forfeiture In Canada, vehicle seizure and vehicle forfeiture are two separate legal processes that are used in different situations. Vehicle seizure refers to the temporary taking of a vehicle by a law enforcement agency, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), when the vehicle is being used in the commission of a crime […]
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