You can get up to 10 years’ jail time for forgery if the case proceeds by way of indictment. If you are tried on a summary basis, the maximum punishment is two years less one day in prison and/or [...]
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 [...]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) defines cybercrime to be ‘any crime where cyber – the internet and information technologies, such as computers, tablets, personal digital assistants or [...]
Yes, tax evasion is a criminal offence in Canada. If you are convicted of tax evasion, you could face a significant fine and even a jail sentence. What is tax evasion? Tax evasion is when you [...]
The maximum penalty for money laundering in Canada is a 10-year jail sentence. If the matter is dealt with as a summary offence, the maximum penalty is a $5,000 fine and/or a six-month jail [...]
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence and you are making an appeal, you could apply for bail. If successful, you will be released from custody until your appeal hearing. Bail [...]
