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Fraud Under $5,000 vs Over $5,000: Key Legal Differences
Key Takeaways What Is Fraud Under Canadian Law? Under the Criminal Code of Canada, fraud occurs when a person uses dishonesty, falsehood, or deceit to deprive another of money, property, or valuable security. The offence does not require actual loss. A risk of loss is often enough. To prove fraud, the Crown must establish two…
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Preparing a Defence for Conspiracy Charges in Calgary
What Is Conspiracy Under Canadian Law? Under Canadian criminal law, conspiracy is a distinct and serious offence governed primarily by section 465 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Unlike many other crimes, conspiracy does not require the unlawful act to be completed. The offence is made out once there is a proven agreement to commit…
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The Impact of Race and Cultural Bias in Calgary’s Criminal Justice System
Systemic Bias vs. Individual Misconduct Systemic bias refers to patterns within institutions that unintentionally produce unequal outcomes for certain groups, even when no one is deliberately acting in a discriminatory way. It differs from overt discrimination, which involves clear, intentional prejudice or unequal treatment based on race or culture. In Calgary’s criminal justice context, systemic…