When can you make a Citizen’s Arrest?

On May 23, 2009, David Chen, owner of the “Lucky Moose Food Mart” in Toronto’s Chinatown district, arrested Anthony Bennett. Anthony Bennett had been at the store an hour earlier and stolen a number of plants before escaping on his bike. When the police attended, they arrest both David Chen […]

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Reasonable Grounds to Arrest in Canada

In Canada, the police have the authority to detain and arrest individuals under the Criminal Code of Canada and common law. While a warrant issued by a Justice of the Peace or Judge is typically required for an arrest, there are certain situations where the police can make an arrest […]

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