What are the penalties for driving under the influence of cannabis in Quebec?
Driving under the influence of drugs is an offense under the Criminal Code in Quebec, and has been so since 1925. The legalization of cannabis in Canada, which took effect in October 2018, raised questions about the permissible THC levels while driving and the penalties applied for driving under the influence of cannabis. Below is […]
What is the purpose of a preliminary inquiry?
From arrest to sentencing, a criminal proceeding involves multiple steps. One of the most crucial stages is the preliminary inquiry. Indeed, this hearing determines whether the prosecution will proceed to trial or not. What is a Preliminary Inquiry? A preliminary inquiry is a hearing held after the bail hearing, during which the prosecution presents its […]
