This is a formal document used to begin a proceeding in court. An information can be used to accuse a person of a criminal offence or to ask for a hearing for a peace bond.
In a criminal proceeding, the information is usually sworn by a police officer who has reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person committed a...
This is a criminal offence. If you assault a peace officer while they are doing their job, you can be charged with the criminal offence of “assaulting a peace officer”. Police officers are peace officers, but the term peace officer can also apply to people in other jobs. For example, prison guards and bailiffs in a courtroom are also...
This is a criminal offence. If you assault a police officer while trying to stop a lawful arrest you, you can be charged with the criminal offence of “assault with intent to resist arrest”. You can be charged with this criminal offence if:
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Most criminal offences are “hybrid” offences. This means the Crown uses the specific facts of each case to decide if to prosecute the case as a summary offence or as an indictable offence:
This is a document telling you what you have been charged with and the details of your first appearance in court. These are usually given in less serious matters.
In more serious cases, the police might require an undertaking with conditions you must follow or they might hold you in custody until you have a bail hearing.
Most criminal offences are “hybrid” offences. This means the Crown uses the specific facts of each case to decide if to prosecute the case as a summary offence or as an indictable offence:
If your case is adjourned, it will be finished in court for that day, and will continue on a future date. You will have to come back to court for your next court date.
A warranty is a written guarantee that that a company gives that promises to replace, repair, or redo any items or services purchased from them that are not working. Warranties are usually limited to a specific time from the date of the purchase.
A used car dealer is anyone who sells cars, trucks, or motorcycles as a business. Used car dealers must be registered with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). Used car dealers must follow specific rules in Ontario.
A notary public is a person who is allowed to handle some legal formalities. For example, they can certify contracts, deeds, and personal documents. When buying a used car, they can be used to certify a claim you are making to the Motor Vehicle Dealer’s Compensation Fund.