I Have Been Arrested, What Are My Rights?
June 15, 2020
Rights upon arrest are very important as being detained and arrested is a serious deprivation of your liberty, and there…
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Rights To Counsel & Language
May 15, 2020
Rights to Counsel The right to counsel encompasses the following elements: the right to be informed of the right to…
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Covid-19 & It’s Impact On The Legal System
April 12, 2020
Since the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 a pandemic, there has been a dramatic shift in our day-to-day lives,…
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An Officer Wants To Conduct A Search – What Are My Rights?
March 15, 2020
Officers maintain the ability to conduct searches of persons and their property and seize evidence. These powers infringe on the…
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What Happens When an Officer Stops Me?
February 18, 2020
Officers maintain the ability to detain individuals in certain circumstances. These powers infringe on the liberty of the individual. There…
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Unreasonable Delay
January 13, 2020
Section 11(b) of the Charter of Rights & Freedoms guarantees the right to be tried within a reasonable time. The…
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Changes To The Law – Driving While Impaired By Drug
June 20, 2018
As a result of the recent changes in the law surrounding the sale and use of cannabis, the Government has…
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Changes To The Law – Impaired Driving And Driving With Excess Blood Alcohol
June 15, 2018
There are drastic changes coming to the current impaired driving laws. The proposed legislation will effectively repeal and replace the…
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What is a “Drug Recognition Expert”?
June 24, 2017
Recently, there has been heightened awareness and media coverage with respect to driving while under the influence of a drug…
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I’ve been charged with drinking and driving… Can I plead guilty to “Careless Driving” (Highway Traffic Act)?
June 20, 2017
At Passi & Patel, we defend many individuals charged with “Impaired Driving” and/or “Driving with Excess Blood Alcohol” in Brampton…
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