{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Smart | Criminal Law","home_page_url":"https://durhamlawyer.com","description":"Smart | Criminal Law","author":{"name":"Smart | Criminal Law"},"items":[{"id":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/burglary-vs-robbery-in-the-durham-region-whats-the-difference","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e0b029c-3e47-4666-a071-6208e1e8c772/robbery-vs-burglary-ontario-differences-featur.png\"/><p>People often say they were “robbed” after someone breaks into their home. However, under Canadian law, “robbery” and “break and enter” are different offences. Robbery involves taking property through violence, threats, a...</p>","url":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/burglary-vs-robbery-in-the-durham-region-whats-the-difference","title":"Burglary vs. Robbery in the Durham Region: What's the Difference?","summary":"People often say they were “robbed” after someone breaks into their home. However, under Canadian law, “robbery” and “break and enter” are different offences. Robbery involves taking property through violence, threats, a...","date_modified":"2026-08-24T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/what-happens-after-a-sexual-assault-charge-in-ontario","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e0b029c-3e47-4666-a071-6208e1e8c772/what-happens-sexual-assault-charge-ontario-2.png\"/><p>An arrest can immediately affect your work, family responsibilities, travel, and ability to contact certain people. Release conditions may also restrict where you can go or who you can communicate with while the case is ...</p>","url":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/what-happens-after-a-sexual-assault-charge-in-ontario","title":"What Happens After a Sexual Assault Charge in Ontario?","summary":"An arrest can immediately affect your work, family responsibilities, travel, and ability to contact certain people. Release conditions may also restrict where you can go or who you can communicate with while the case is ...","date_modified":"2026-08-17T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/robbery-vs-theft-understanding-the-legal-differences-in-ontario","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e0b029c-3e47-4666-a071-6208e1e8c772/robbery-theft-differences-featured.png\"/><p>A theft allegation may become a robbery charge if force or threats are used during the taking or while attempting to keep the property. The value of the property does not determine the distinction. An inexpensive item ta...</p>","url":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/robbery-vs-theft-understanding-the-legal-differences-in-ontario","title":"Robbery vs. Theft: Understanding the Legal Differences in Ontario","summary":"A theft allegation may become a robbery charge if force or threats are used during the taking or while attempting to keep the property. The value of the property does not determine the distinction. An inexpensive item ta...","date_modified":"2026-08-10T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/how-to-find-the-right-criminal-defence-lawyer-in-oshawa","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e0b029c-3e47-4666-a071-6208e1e8c772/find-oshawa-criminal-defense-lawyer-featured.png\"/><p>Most people never expect to need a criminal defence lawyer. But after an arrest, a call from the police, or a court date scheduled on short notice, decisions often have to be made quickly. In those circumstances, it can ...</p>","url":"https://durhamlawyer.com/blog-1/f/how-to-find-the-right-criminal-defence-lawyer-in-oshawa","title":"How to Find the Right Criminal Defence Lawyer in Oshawa","summary":"Most people never expect to need a criminal defence lawyer. But after an arrest, a call from the police, or a court date scheduled on short notice, decisions often have to be made quickly. In those circumstances, it can ...","date_modified":"2026-08-03T17:00:00Z"}]}