
Can The Police Search My Home? How About My Smartphone Or Computer?
The police require a search warrant in order to search your home, office, car, computer, mobile telephone, smartphone or other dwelling or area where you
The Criminal Code of Canada captures numerous activities that would constitute mischief. One commits mischief if one: 1) destroys or damages property; 2) renders property dangerous or useless; 3) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of the property, or 4) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of the property. There are other forms of mischief and related offences. For example, there can also be mischief in destroying or altering computer data. Mischief, like Theft, is separated into two categories – Mischief Under $5000.00 and Mischief Over $5000.00. These categories relate to the value and monetary amount of the damages caused by the mischief.
Avi Baratz criminal defence lawyer represents the Accused charged with Mischief Across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. Mischief ranges in degrees and usually accompanies other charges. See below for an example where Mr. Baratz successfully defends a mischief charge.
The police require a search warrant in order to search your home, office, car, computer, mobile telephone, smartphone or other dwelling or area where you
Often, lawyers who routinely practice in the criminal courts take it for granted that clients understand what they mean when they use the word “disclosure”.
Most cases in criminal law involve witnesses. A witness can be a police officer or an ordinary citizen. Witnesses are crucial for both the defence