
Sexual Assault Cases often Hinge on Social Media Messages
The testimony of the complainant and the accused was once the key evidence in many sexual assault cases, with the court left to decide who was telling the truth.
The testimony of the complainant and the accused was once the key evidence in many sexual assault cases, with the court left to decide who was telling the truth.
When deciding on a sentence following a conviction, the judge must consider s.718 of the Criminal Code.
Canadian criminal law stretches well beyond our borders, thanks to extradition agreements with other countries. But people may not know that the long arm of our law will soon extend all the way to the Moon.
On Feb. 14, 2022, the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time since its passing in 1988.
After allowing the truckers' protest to block traffic in downtown Ottawa for three weeks, police moved in, arresting more than 100 people and towing dozens of vehicles.
A democratic nation should not fear protests from citizens.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18 years old, alleged to have committed criminal offences.
Going to court is one way to settle a dispute but it is certainly not the only avenue.
Sometimes a person will come to my office and say, “I’ve been charged with a crime and I just want to plead guilty and get this over with."
Once you make it past your first appearance as a self-represented defendant the next step is to prepare for the actual trial.