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Penalties for Impaired Driving in Ontario

Impaired driving is one of the most common reasons for getting arrested in Ontario. With this said, even though impaired driving is a common offence, ...
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Understanding Assault Charges in Ontario

Assault charges in Ontario include assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault. The penalties vary for each kind as some ...
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Drinking During the Boating Season in the GTA and Ontario

Drinking during the boating season is part of almost everyone’s summer in Canada. However, freedom to drink does not mean freedom from consequences if you’re ...
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DUI On an Electric Scooter in Ontario

The first DUI offence involving an electric scooter was successfully prosecuted by the City Attorney's office in Toronto in 2020 wherein a 64-year-old pedestrian was ...
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Your Canadian Citizenship or Residency Status Can Be Affected by A DUI

Under the Canadian Criminal Code, DUI offences are characterized as serious criminal offences and as such, can have significant effects on immigrants in Canada as ...
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7 Reasons Why We Need to Turn Every Day Into ‘Bring Your Pet to Work Day’

The majority of households in Canada own a pet. For people who own a pet, they feel that their pets are part of their family. ...
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