When you apply for a job or volunteer position, you might be asked for a criminal record check. Instead of a criminal record check, you may be able to get a clearance letter from your local police.
A clearance letter confirms that as of the date of the letter, you do not have any:
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A conditional discharge is a type of sentence. A conditional discharge means that the court found you guilty, but you do not get a criminal record. Part of your sentence will include probation for up to 3 years. Your probation will require you to follow specific conditions. If you do not, you might get a criminal record and a tougher...
Civil forfeiture is a process in civil court where a judge decides on a balance of probabilities whether or not the police have to return items that they took from you. The judge will decide that the police can keep the items, if it’s “more likely than not” that the item was:
A civil court deals with non-criminal matters, such as when a person sues someone else.
Balance of probabilities describes the way a judge makes decisions about some legal issues. Proving something on a balance of probabilities means that it is more likely than not to have happened.
It’s easier to show proof on a balance of probabilities than to show proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is what has to happen for you to be...
This is a court proceeding to decide whether a person charged with a criminal offence can be released from custody while their case is going on, and if so, on what conditions. In most cases a justice of the peace will conduct the bail hearing with a Crown and a defence lawyer (including duty counsel).
An arrest warrant is an order from a court that gives the police the power to arrest someone.
An arrest happens when the police take you into custody so they can charge you with a criminal offence. Being in custody means that you’re not free to go.
The administration of justice is the process through which the justice system works. It includes the people, activities, and organization of the justice system. It is used to find, investigate, arrest, and try people suspected of committing a criminal offence.
An acquittal means that the court found you not guilty.