... province. However, for those actions in which the use of a motor vehicle creates a risk of injury or death, the federal government uses its authority to make a federal law. The Criminal Code includes a number of offences addressing the use of motor vehicles, including: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle (s. 249); failure to stop when involved in an accident (s.252); driving ... while disqualified (s.259); and impaired operation of a motor vehicle (s. 253). Many of these Criminal Code offences are similar to offences outlined in provincial statutes; the Criminal Code offence is always...

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... debt by imminent threats of violence and/or force. These problems ran rampant through the first part of the 20th century. Organized criminal factions flourished mainly due to a number of historical and sociological events including The Great Depression and prohibition. Racketeering and Extortion were ... play a huge part in the verdict and punishment of the crime, decided by the judge and/or jury. The RICO Act can also sanction the offender beyond those available for predicate acts. The RICO Act further specifically makes the following unlawful activities by any person, persons or ... m...

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... of a number of factors such as the lack of direct supervision, the amount of discretionary power that the rank and file officers hold, the frequent contacts that are made with criminal individuals, and the tendency of their subculture to be reluctant in recognizing and condemning police deviance. Above all the issue of accountability is most important because of police officer's right ... of their officers which can be intimidating for most civilians. After the complaint is filed the allegation is investigated by the officer's senior supervisor, who also decides on the appropriate sanct...

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