Scared to Death of Scaring to Death

Scared to Death of Scaring to Death

I know there are a lot of people who enjoy a good scare on Halloween but, as you put on your ghoulish mask or gory makeup, take note that you could frighten your way right into a jail cell.   It is illegal to scare someone to death.  Section 222 of the Criminal Code...
Officer I’d Like To Phone a Friend

Officer I’d Like To Phone a Friend

If you are arrested or even detained by the police, you need to call a lawyer. It is your right and it is imperative that you exercise that right. Don’t know the name of the lawyer? That’s okay, you can phone someone else to help you out. You don’t...
Drunkenness Still Won’t Save You 

Drunkenness Still Won’t Save You 

I have heard a lot of talk about this recent Supreme Court decision and have wanted to say something for a while but figured everyone was too busy watching the Oscar worthy performances in the Jonny Depp trial to give a hoot about what I had to say. Of course, I...
The Most Illegal Legal Substance in Ontario

The Most Illegal Legal Substance in Ontario

Even though Marijuana is legal and is in fact less controlled than the sale of other leading intoxicants such as beer, wine, and liquor, the Ontario Government still wants to fight the war on drugs despite allowing pot shops on every corner. Given that the Province of...
Big Box Buyer Beware

Big Box Buyer Beware

It doesn’t matter if you bought it at Canadian Tire. The site of purchase does not make it legal. It is the composition of the object that defines its legality. Those last few sentences are a portion of a conversation that I have with people all the time...