Author: Darrel Pratt

Canada conducts an annual measure of crime incidences called the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR). UCR “Violent Criminal Code” violations include: homicide, attempted murder, sexual assault, assault, robbery, criminal harassment, uttering threats, and other violent violations. What counts as violent crimes? As far as the Federal Bureau of Investigation is concerned, violent crime is composed […]

6. Schedule F is a list of medicinal ingredients which when present in a drug require the drug to be sold only on prescription in Canada. Two distinct processes must be completed to add or remove a medicinal ingredient from Schedule F. What are the schedules of drugs in Canada? Canada’s National Drug Schedules have […]

The Government of Canada has listed various drugs and their concentrations that will prompt an arrest if you have them in your system while operating a motor vehicle. Illegal drugs, such as cocaine, are cause for arrest at any detectable level. Can you go to jail for possession of drugs in Canada? Potential Penalties for […]

Schedule III: Amphetamines, Hallucinogens, etc. What does Schedule 3 drugs mean? Schedule III drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. What is a schedule […]

The Limitations Act, 2002 defines the provisions on the time limits for filing a civil suit. The basic rule is that claims can only be commenced within two years from the date of occurrence of the event. This basic limitation period of 2 years has some exceptions. Is there a statute of limitations on civil […]

Standing for Canadian Police Information Center, the FBI shares criminal information with CPIC enabling Canadian authorities to identify Americans who could potentially pose a threat to the country such as those with criminal records back home in the United States. Are criminal records private in Canada? You have the legal right to request your criminal […]

Section 24(2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the charter) directs courts to exclude unconstitutionally obtained evidence if, having regard to all the circumstances, its admission would bring the administration of justice into disrepute. What are the primary reasons for excluding evidence? It is said that there are three grounds of excluding evidence […]

Both misdemeanor assault and felony assault can lead to an American being denied entry by Canadian immigration officials unless they are issued a Canada Temporary Resident Permit or undergo Criminal Rehabilitation. Can you go to Canada if you have an assault charge? Regardless of whether or not the offense was classified as a felony or […]

Canada’s correctional system designates facilities under various security levels. Most provincial/territorial correctional facilities where offenders serve sentences of less than 24 months, or are held in pre-trial and pre-sentence custody, have cells at different security levels within the same facility. What are prisons like in Canada? Canadian prisons are extremely dangerous. Ling notes that “five […]

Canada’s criminal code will only apply to video surveillance footage if used to intercept (eavesdrop) on private communications. These laws apply to areas where there is a public view; if you are on private property, you will still need approval from the property owner. Can my neighbor record me on my property Canada? For the […]