Be aware of impaired driving laws and your rights
With the holiday season approaching, it’s a good time to remind the public of the revised laws on impaired driving, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler.
Groundbreaking impaired canoeing ruling a warning to operators
Canada’s first conviction for impaired canoeing will likely lead to more charges against operators of human-powered watercraft, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler.
Police need more than just a tip before a warrantless search
The Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) has sent a strong message to police that they can’t take anonymous tips at face value but must investigate them further, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler.
Expert witness testimony key in Charter violation ruling
The defence in a B.C. drug trial has made effective use of an expert witness to demonstrate that a police dog’s behaviour did not justify the search of a man’s vehicle, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler.
3 women accused of kidnapping, sexual assault are liars: Crown
Three women charged with the vicious kidnapping and sexual assault of another woman are liars whose versions of events are "ludicrous," Crown prosecutors said Monday in their closing submissions in an Ottawa courtroom.
Protect your rights with allegations of corporate fraud
Employees accused of workplace fraud should contact a criminal lawyer as soon as possible to protect their rights in any future legal proceedings, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler.
Pot pardon legislation doesn’t ‘go far enough'
Impeding legislation which would grant free pardons for Canadians convicted of simple marijuana possession is a “great start” but could be better, says Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler.
Reasonable expectation of privacy depends on context
A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision about privacy provides some important guidelines as invasive technology becomes more available.
In criminal proceedings, testimony is evidence
People charged with domestic violence are often surprised to learn that they can be convicted solely based on their partner’s testimony.
No evidence to prove gun bans work
A handgun ban will not reduce crime, and it may even encourage the growth of the illegal ownership of these weapons.
