PRACTICE AREA: Criminal

Court of appeal reviews principles respecting issuance of a search warrant based on information from paid police informants.

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This post summarizes a recent Ontario case in which the availability of sentencing circles for Indigenous offenders was discussed.

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Who among us hasn't regretted acts done in the heat of passion? This month’s post explores the partial criminal defence of provocation.

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This post discusses a recent Ontario Court of Justice case in which the Court ruled that the Crown must justify keeping defendants in handcuffs in the prisoner's dock.

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This post summarizes a recent BC Provincial Court case which discusses the need for creative sentences in cases involving first time offenders.

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Issues include failure to remain at the scene of an accident and Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.

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This issue discusses threats of violence, dangerous offenders and treatment order.

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Legal Wit — Self-Driving Cars?

I have no doubt the Accused was operating the motor vehicle on the date and time in question.

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The impact of encrypted information in police investigation and its role in criminal cases.

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Recent appeal case finds evidence of impairment insufficient to support conviction for impaired driving.

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This post summarises a recent Nova Scotia Supreme Court case in which charges were stayed due to unreasonable delay caused, in part, by late Crown disclosure.

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Summing Up

Charlie v. Yukon Territory (Chief Coroner) | 2012 CarswellYukon 107 | Yukon Territory Supreme Court

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