Category Archives: Tips of the Day/Week/Month

This is our “hot tip of the day/week/month” section, where BLF discusses what to do and what NOT to do when faced with a difficult legal situation.

BLF Tip of the Day – Your Silence is your Statement

Posted on February 5, 2015 by basigalawfirm

It’s human nature:  we want to explain our side of the story, or we want to tell another person what happened; or, in the extreme, we want to clear our conscience.  But the interview room at the police station, or … Continue reading →

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Canadians can make “Citizen’s Arrests”! But be warned…

Posted on March 12, 2013 by basigalawfirm

As of March 11, 2013, the new changes to the Criminal Code of Canada went into effect, pursuant to the new Citizen’s Arrest and Self Defence Act.  Previously, Canadians did have the right to make a citizen’s arrest, but only … Continue reading →

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