After all the facts and arguments have been presented to a judge, he/she will usually enter a judgement.
read more »Starting a lawsuit sets in motion a process that can take anywhere from months to years.
read more »Usually when a person is handed a criminal sentence in Canada, the judge will also inform the convicted person about his or her parole eligibility.
read more »Class action lawsuits are a relatively recent phenomenon in Canada; however they are important to the legal system. Class actions make the judicial process more efficient and may also enable people ...
read more »Ever wonder what the department of justice does? You hear about the government department all the time, but what is their actual function?
read more »There is often confusion over the role of the justice of the peace. Is a justice of the peace a judge? If not, what is a justice of the peace and why can they preside over some court cases?
read more »The government allows you to make requests for information related to government services. For example, if a public meeting has been held between a government agency and another body, you have the ...
read more »Who doesn’t feel the need for speed sometimes? However, we have speed limits for a reason. If you are found to go above and beyond the speed limit, you could find yourself in legal trouble.
read more »Under a contingency arrangement, a lawyer’s fee is tied to the success or failure of the lawsuit or transaction. If you succeed in your claim or successfully complete a transaction, your lawyer ...
read more »You can be sued by anyone who believes that you have violated their rights. Someone may allege for example, that you have: injured him or her and caused a loss; breached a contract; or failed to ...
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