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Firearms licence regulations are regulated under Firearms Act (Criminal Law Amendment Act) in Canada. All licensing and registration are managed by the RCMP’s Canadian Firearms [...]

Do you know what to do to legally own firearms in Canada? This article shows the steps to get a license.

If you have been accused of fraud, you need to hire a specialist fraud defence lawyer. This should be someone who has a proven track record of successfully defending fraud offences. If you are [...]

The improper or careless storage of firearms means that you have put a gun, or ammunition, in an unsafe place. You can be guilty of this offence, even if you stored a firearm carelessly for a [...]

Being charged with a forgery offence can be stressful and confusing. Perhaps you are asking yourself the question: “What is the maximum penalty for forgery in Canada?”. We have an [...]

The maximum punishment for credit card fraud in Canada is two years less one day imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine for a summary offence, and 10 years’ imprisonment for an indictable offence. [...]

Foreign nationals and permanent residents may be deported from Canada if they are found guilty of committing a ‘serious crime’. What is a serious crime? A serious crime is one that: Carries a [...]

If you are accused of financial fraud, or you are under investigation, we recommend that you instruct a criminal defence lawyer straightaway. These are complex cases and investigations can [...]

Yes, if you have been charged with identity theft, you should instruct a defence lawyer to represent you. Being found guilty of identity theft can have serious consequences for the rest of your [...]

Yes, you can go to jail for embezzlement. In Canada, the maximum sentence you can receive for embezzlement depends on the value of the stolen property. If it is less than $5,000, the maximum [...]