Definition A criminal act is a serious breach of criminal law that can result in sanctions such as imprisonment, fines or other penalties. Example A concrete example of a criminal act could be armed robbery. If a person is convicted of this crime, he or she could be sentenced to several years’ imprisonment, as well […]

Definition A court services officer is a court employee responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to judges, lawyers and parties involved in court proceedings. Example A concrete example of a court services officer would be an employee responsible for managing court files, scheduling hearings and coordinating witnesses and lawyers. He or she may also […]

Definition A border services officer is a public servant responsible for enforcing Canada’s immigration, customs and border security laws and regulations. Example A concrete example of a border services officer in action might be when he or she intercepts an individual attempting to enter Canada with drugs concealed in his or her luggage. The border […]

Definition An alibi is evidence or justification that shows the accused was elsewhere when the crime was committed. Example Imagine you’ve been accused of a crime you didn’t commit. You’re innocent, but nobody believes you. This is where an alibi can make all the difference. An alibi is concrete proof that you were elsewhere when […]

Definition An argument is a statement or series of statements presented to support or refute a proposition or thesis. In law, arguments are often presented at trial to persuade the judge or jury to rule in favor of the party presenting them. Example Let’s take the example of a car accident trial. The plaintiff’s lawyer […]