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How Does Bail Work in Canada

 Presumption of Innocence / Release: Bail, also called ‘judicial interim release’, is governed by section 515 of the Criminal Code and section 11(e) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Section 515(1) of the Code and section 11(e) the Charter both ensure that everyone is granted reasonable bail unless there is a good reason not to. This means that the default (or presumptive) position is that individuals are granted bail with no conditions. https://criminalappeals.net/how-does-bail-work-in-canada.html

What is Section 8 of the Charter

  The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms  protects constitutional rights in Canada. Section 8 of the  Charter  protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures by police, and thus, violations of their privacy. The purpose of section 8 is to balance people’s right to be left alone with the government's desire to enforce the law. A section 8 violation will only be found where a search or seizure conducted by police is unreasonable. An experienced Edmonton criminal lawyer can help you understand whether you have been subject to an unreasonable search or seizure. https://criminalappeals.net/what-is-section-8-of-the-charter.html