A year in jail? Are they trying to get a repeat of the states this last week. Jesus fuck
It’s fear mongering. No enforcement officer (outside of the dipshits with inferiority complexes) will be chasing this at all. Lol. Saying that, there will be more than a few covid warriors.
If you look at the province’s current explanation of what is considered essential it’s a long list of baffle gab that includes things like the province of Ontario can not determine what is and what isn’t essential for people. It’s on the Ontario website and I’m sure more will come.
bottom line... don’t host a rave and you will probably be ok. If you have twat covid warrior neighbours obviously be wary about having anyone over. Remember law enforcement have to look into things if they have been called.
Be nice. Even if you don’t want to be. Chances are.... they think it’s bullshit as well. So nice will probably go a very long way.
They still cannot enter your home without warrant or if invited in under these circumstances. There are measures which allow for entry if they believe a crime is being committed. 6 people over to watch the football playoffs doesn’t qualify for this. Although it is possible that if you get a covid warrior they may think that.
If they come in uninvited I would record what I could either by phone or notes or what was available. Stay calm and don’t fight with them. That leads to more troubles.
Under these circumstances......
ARGUMENTS ARE FOR COURTROOMS
PERIOD
To be clear and I will say it below informed calm well articulated challenge is not arguing. Engaging the officer in explaining themselves is gold sometimes. Record what the day if possible. It’s great evidence if needed. Smart ones, confident ones won’t say much. Unsure ones will say all kinds of interesting things. The point is stay calm and pointed and informed. Nothing drives them more crazy than that. Enforcement 101 is to get people emotional and talking and angry. A person in that mindset inst thinking and if you’re not thinking you are at a disadvantage.
Too much arguing in the event can get you into other trouble and potentially give more grounds for arrest and potent
if you are out and about and don’t want extreme hassle. Think about the reasons as to why you are out and how they could be deemed essential. Mental health is being considered as an issue as you will see in the information set out by the province. If you get stopped by a covid warrior while out and about.... again don’t argue. Again....Arguments are for court and you will win if you are thinking and can record the interaction reasonably well do you can recall the events clearly.
so.....
don’t host a rave
don’t invite people into your house if you don’t want them there.
Be careful in how you answer questions. dont answer questions you don’t have to answer however know the ones you do have to answer.
provincial offences are much different than criminal. Freedoms officers have to investigate are largely different and have to be much more above board.
don’t argue. Informed challenge is not arguing. When I’m saying don’t argue, I’m basically saying don’t be a cunt. Cunt rarely works. Sometimes if you are a really smart cunt.... but not very often.
Go out with purpose and if enquired upon be able to articulate as to why your adventures are essential to you. Give it all some thought.
take good notes or records of interactions if you might need them for later (ie court)
if you do get a ticket. ALWAYS select the box that you wish to take a trial. Attend the first appearance and make no deals with anyone until you receive disclosure from the crown. That is you right. At the end of it always makes sense to at least request the evidence against you before you decide. Because the courts are so jammed even if it does goes to trial a decent deal will be on the table from the overloaded crown. If you don’t like that one you can always tell the justice that you want to plead but can’t afford what the crown is offering. If you can afford some reasoning to this the court is always sympathetic. It will usually drop the fine to half-ish of what the crown offered. But again.... not if you are being a cunt. Never ever piss a justice off.
the fact of the matter is the courts are terribly behind. So much so that I doubt that many of these will ever be heard and will be tossed.
so folks. Yes this is all fucking crazy. However I believe the overall intentions are to more send the message to stop partying like it’s 1999. I’m not exactly sure as to what the ICU’s actually look like but there is much worry about the healthcare system and it is important that it doesn’t become more over burdened than it already is (Pre covid - we forget hallway medicine wasn’t coined in 2019-20).
And if you are smart and plan, you will successfully navigate any law enforcement interactions you may experience. But if you do get a covid warrior.... don’t be a cunt. Informed challenge? Sure. Cunt no. Even if they are a cunt. And save that argument for court.
A good portion of someone who is going to issue a ticket under this Act have probably never been on a stand. So I would relish the opportunity to completely fuck their world and embarrass them on a cross examination as a member of the public with less expectation of follow courtroom rules or etiquette by a probably sympathetic justice.
saying that. If you want to truly challenge and argue because it violates your rights.... I applaud you..... however good luck. If you want to take that on there may be better ways to do so. Either way..... you’re going to want a very good professional for that and still.... don’t do anything to fuck up their defence strategy.