By Jordan Gold|2017-04-06T21:43:07-04:00October 17th, 2016|
No Laughing Matter: Criminal Implications of the “Clown Terror” Trend The circus is in town. A trend that seems to have begun in the United States has spread into Canada: various, unaffiliated pranksters dressing [...]
By Gold Law|2020-05-24T12:42:01-04:00June 30th, 2016|
What is a conditional discharge or absolute discharge? A common question that arises in criminal law proceedings is "What is a conditional discharge?" or "What is an absolute discharge?" It is also followed by the [...]
By Jordan Gold|2017-06-22T11:56:41-04:00January 2nd, 2015|
The Victim Quagmire: The Input of Complainants in Domestic Assault Prosecutions Victims of domestic abuse often find themselves in difficult positions in the Canadian criminal justice system. Some victims do not [...]
By Gold Law|2019-06-15T10:46:33-04:00March 19th, 2014|
If police ask to participate in a polygraph (or "lie-detector") test, should someone do it? Disclaimer (a must read): This article is for informational and academic purposes only. This article cannot, and should [...]
By Gold Law|2018-03-19T21:23:50-04:00November 29th, 2013|
What does it cost to hire a lawyer? The cost of liberty is not as expensive as you may think. Not surprisingly, people frequently avoid speaking to lawyers about their legal issues. In criminal [...]
By Jordan Gold|2017-06-22T12:39:09-04:00November 11th, 2013|
Step 1: Speak to a lawyer before you plead guilty. This could have lasting consequences for the rest of your life. It is always the decision of the accused person whether or not he [...]
