teenage mistakes that could ruin adult careers

If you made mistakes as a teenager that could potentially hurt your career as an adult, learn from my family's experience on how to help with that situation.

Benzodiazepine Misuse: What You Need To Know About Canadian Law

9 July 2015
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Some experts say that benzodiazepines are the most common prescription drugs in the world. In 1999 alone, global sales of benzodiazepines exceeded $21 billion, and many Canadian doctors prescribe these drugs. Unfortunately, misuse of benzodiazepines can lead to serious consequences, so the Canadian government enforces strict laws about the possession and use of these common medications. Learn more about the problems that benzodiazepines can cause, and find out how these prescription drugs can land you in trouble with the law. Read More …

Dealing With Drug-Related Charges: Submitting An Application For Drug Treatment Courts

6 July 2015
 Categories: Law, Articles

Drug offences in Canada have been increasing since 1993, with police-reported drug offences reaching 305 incidents per 100,000 people in 2007. If you are being charged with a drug offence and have an addiction problem, you could avoid custodial sentences by getting your case sent to the drug treatment courts. You will have to enter a guilty plea and enroll in a government-overseen program for the drug addiction. Speak with your drug offence lawyer to get a better idea of what to expect. Read More …

Canadian Car Registry: Quick Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

1 July 2015
 Categories: Law, Articles

Registering a car in Canada can seem very complex for a first-time driver. You need insurance, identification, money for fees and taxes, and sometimes even special testing to certify your car's emissions as safe. If you have questions about the Canadian car registry system, here are answers for some of them. Who Sells You The Required Insurance? Before any car can be registered in Canada, it must be covered at a minimum by third-party liability insurance. Read More …
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teenage mistakes that could ruin adult careers

My son has had the goal of becoming an attorney since he was about 14 years old. Unfortunately, he made a very poor decision with a group of friends when he was 16 that put his future plans in jeopardy. When my son told me what had happened and we received the citation, I knew that we had to hire an attorney to help him through this. I could not see how a small incident such as this should hurt his chances for success when he is an adult. Thankfully, things worked out for us, but it was a long journey which you can follow on our blog.