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‘Not Guilty’ on DUI Charges if Defence Counsel can raise Reasonable Doubt
In any criminal law case in Canada, the burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove the accused person is guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Searches incident to Arrest – Expanding Police Powers
The Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark, albeit split, decision in June of 2016 that has received little attention. The case is an example
“Reasonably Prompt Justice”: A new Framework for the Right to be Tried within a Reasonable Time
How many court-drama shows feature the well-worn plot of offence, investigation, charge, trial, and conviction/acquittal, all somehow miraculously fitting into an hour-long (or, more accurately,
What are my Rights when asked to take a Breathalyzer Test?
What are my rights if police pull me over for an alcohol test? In Ontario, the police can pull anyone over and request their driver’s
What is Lawyer-client Privilege?
“I’m your lawyer, gentlemen” – What is solicitor-client privilege? I will maintain the confidence and preserve inviolate the secrets of my client. Whether I like
Jian Ghomeshi Trial provokes Debate about Defence Lawyer Procedures
The recent Jian Ghomeshi trial received extensive news coverage and sparked media attention on the ‘appropriate’ behaviour for defence attorneys in sexual assault cases. In
Rights Matter: Breath Evidence excluded after Turban not returned
Rights Matter: Breath evidence excluded after turban not returned By Katrina Trask Last week, Justice Copeland of the Ontario Court of Justice issued her decision in
A Hypothetical Analysis: Would Justin Trudeau Be Guilty of Assault?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made national and international headlines for his actions in the House of Commons during the evening of May 18. Frustrated with
Medications for Prisoners
On May 1, according to a CBC News report posted on May 10th 2016, Bradley Errol Green, a 26-year-old father of three young children and
Being charged with Domestic Assault
A domestic relationship is a personal or legal relationship, including but not limited to marriage, usually involving individuals who live together and share a mutual
