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Everything You Need to Know About Canada’s New Guns Laws
Canada has introduced a range of new gun laws in recent years, with the introduction of Bill C-71, Bill C-21 and a ban on assault-style weapons. This has led many to question: what guns can you have in Canada? Here's everything you need to know. What is Canada's gun...
Defending Cannabis Act Prosecutions
There are various defences available under the Cannabis Act, including the unlawful search and seizure of evidence. The right defence in your case will depend on the charges that have been laid and the circumstances of your arrest. What is legal under the Cannabis...
British Columbia’s New Civil Forfeiture Rules
The Government of British Columbia has implemented new legislation to tighten the province’s civil forfeiture rules. What is civil forfeiture? Civil forfeiture is when a government appointed body – called the Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO) – seizes assets believed to...
Everything You Need to Know About Civil Forfeiture
Do you have a question about civil forfeiture? Below we answer some frequently asked questions. If you need further legal advice, or you would like legal representation, contact our Vancouver Criminal Lawyers today. Call a Vancouver Criminal Lawyer at 604-688-8588...
Marijuana Impaired Driving: What You Need to Know
The legalization of marijuana, and what it means for marijuana impaired driving, has been a hot topic of late. New laws and guidance have been proposed, although many issues are still being resolved by both the federal and provincial governments. If you are looking...
What is Civil Forfeiture?
Civil forfeiture is when the government confiscates assets that are related to alleged unlawful activity. This could be property that has been purchased with the proceeds of crime, or instruments that have been used to facilitate crime. If you have received notice...