According to a report by the Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Law Division, young people aged 18-25 account for close to a third …
What you Need to Know about Protesting
The right to protest and conduct picket activity is guaranteed under sections 2(b) and 2(c) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. These …
Crown Appeals
Trial judges and juries do not always come to a decision that is considered to be “just” the first time around. Therefore, the accused …
STUNT DRIVING: 40 km/h over the speed limit now counts in certain zones
Earlier this month, Ontario’s law changed in regard to the rate of speed one can drive in certain zones before it will be considered …
Mental Health and the Trial Process: Fitness to Stand Trial
What happens when an accused’s mental health is so poor that they cannot instruct their lawyer or participate meaningfully in their trial? This article …
Can a Youth Receive an Adult Sentence?
In short, the answer is yes. Currently in Canada, the burden is placed on the Crown to make an application for the young person …
Do the courts take the impact of residential schools into consideration?
In memory of the 215 Indigenous children that were discovered at a BC residential school in recent weeks, this post will discuss the issue …
Speeding for just a few seconds can still make out the offence of dangerous driving
In order to be convicted of a crime, it typically must be proven that the person both committed the act (the actus reus, meaning …
Criminal records and outstanding charges of Crown witnesses must be shared with defence counsel
The Crown Attorney must disclose all relevant evidence to defence counsel. This has been the case since 1991, after a famous case called R …
The Law around COVID-19: Clearing up the Rumours
People should beware of undermining measures imposed to control COVID-19. Misinformation has been circulating, suggesting that the government is misrepresenting the authority that police …