Theft, Fraud & Property Offences

What constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy, and how does the law treat secret recordings? Explore the legal definitions, Crown requirements, and potential defences surrounding...

Cryptocurrency and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) projects can move quickly. A project may raise money, attract a large online following, build a Discord or Telegram community,...

What is Civil Forfeiture? Civil forfeiture is a legal mechanism that allows the government to seize property alleged to be connected to criminal activity, even...

Bribing continues to be a prevalent issue in business and government and has serious implications for those who are caught. Through the Criminal Code, the...

Identity theft is a serious and escalating issue in Canada, with far-reaching implications for individuals and the broader community. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, identity theft...

The term white collar crime refers to nonviolent crimes committed to gain financially. The crimes are committed by white collar individuals which can include people...

Mall security might approach you for a variety of reasons, but what are your rights if you're detained by them? In Canada, mall security are...

Theft, the taking of objects fraudulently or without permission, can result in serious punishments. However, the punishments are not all the same and the value...

Corruption offences in Canada are serious crimes that involve unethical or illegal practices, such as bribery or other forms of improper influence, particularly involving public...

Over the past couple of years, car theft has greatly increased. All types of vehicles are being stolen and sent overseas where it becomes difficult...

Is Vandalism A Criminal Offence? Vandalism is a criminal act in Canada, but it is not labeled as such. Rather, it is captured under the...

Recent headlines have suggested that there’s been a “disturbing trend” of more frequent occurrences of extortion in the Greater Toronto Area. Extortion, which includes what’s...