In criminal law, a key assessment is whether there are any legal defences available for the type of offence charged. For example, the offence …

The idea behind jury trials is that of being judged by a panel of one’s peers. That said, jurors must remain objective throughout the …

In the case of R v Gough, there was no doubt that Mr. Gough unlawfully killed his ex-girlfriend. The question was whether it was …

Many clients struggle with the fact that, at a bail hearing, a court can and will order restrictions on their liberty before they have …

The law of sexual assault and consent continues to evolve. In a recent case, R v Kirkpatrick, from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, …

Some people have complained on social media that COVID-19 is being used as a get-out-of-jail-free card by criminals who deserve to be behind bars. …

BACKGROUND Everyone is constitutionally entitled to a trial within a “reasonable amount of time,” thanks to section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights …

Imagine being in one of the scariest places known to our modern society, and not being able to even call and tell your parents/spouse/friend/loved …

When it comes to sexual assault law, rules were created for good reasons regulating when and how a complainant’s sexual history could be discussed …

The purpose of a criminal trial is often misunderstood. The misunderstanding is thanks in no small part to the way criminal trials are portrayed …