The primary difference in a civil fraud case compared to a criminal fraud case is the party seeking remedy for damages. In other words, if a private Canadian citizen is seeking to get compensation after being the victim of fraud, that would be a civil case. If the Canadian government itself is attempting to enact […]
A preliminary hearing is a hearing held by the court to determine if there’s enough evidence for a case to go to trial. A preliminary hearing is also known as a preliminary inquiry – the two phrases can be used interchangeably. Who Is Entitled to a Preliminary Hearing? Not every charge entitles the accused to […]
Serious drug offences in Ontario always have severe consequences. Meanwhile, the adoption of the Safe Streets and Communities Act in 2012 has made these consequences even worse by introducing mandatory minimum sentences. For the moment, judges have to impose mandatory minimum sentences for crimes foreseen by the Act automatically without the right to reduce such […]
Vilkhov Law has a dedicated team of mortgage fraud lawyers representing victims of mortgage fraud in Toronto. Our team of experts helps to identify, report and prevent mortgage fraud. Our lawyers have years of experience in dealing with fraud cases in Toronto and are ready to help those who were harmed through fraudulent actions as […]
Vilkhov Law firm has been representing those facing insurance fraud accusations in Ontario for many years. It is always advisable to consult with our experienced insurance fraud lawyers before speaking with an insurance investigator. Our legal team has also been rigorously defending the interests of individuals and businesses subjected to insurance fraud. At Vilkhov Law, […]
If you’ve been accused of trafficking, you need to seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity. Penalties vary depending on the type and quantity of the drug involved as well as the accused person’s role in the matter and their criminal history. However, you should never expect a slap on the wrist if you get […]
Like in other Commonwealth nations, as well as the United States, Canada has different classifications for the offence of murder. The terms homicide and murder are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. What is Homicide? Homicide is when a person, directly or indirectly, by any means, causes the death of another person. Culpable […]
Canada and the United States both have comprehensive criminal codes, with sophisticated law enforcement agencies and powerful prosecutorial offices to punish violations of their respective laws. Offences in Canada In Canada, the federal Criminal Code applies uniformly throughout the nation. Indictable Offences Generally speaking, the most serious crimes are classified as straight indictable offences. These […]
There are a four main types of drug charges in Canada: drug possession, production, trafficking, and importing/exporting. These offences are governed by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The CDSA outlines drug offences and their punishment, as well as which substances are illegal. Possession is found in section 4 of the CDSA. Possession is […]
Why was I accused of sexual assault? There are a number of reasons why false sexual assault claims are made; they are often specific to the situation and the circumstances. In some cases, you may have had consensual sexual intercourse with the complainant; in other cases, there may not have been any sexual relations with […]
The word “fraud” evolved from the Latin word “fraus,” which was defined as criminal deception. Merriam-Webster defines fraud as “intentional perversion of truth in order to induce another to part with something of value or to surrender a legal right.” Given that there are numerous ways to “pervert the truth,” there is a broad range […]
In the summer of 2020, you may have seen a petition circulating social media urging the Crown to appeal two related cases that were heard at the Ontario Court of Appeal: R. v. Sullivan and R. v. Chan. The issue pinpointed by this petition and the attention surrounding these cases seemed to be that they […]
