As discussed in our previous blog, Ontario increased fines and penalties associated with distracted driving in 2015. It is against the law to use …

On December 8, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada found that text messages that have been sent and received can, in some cases, attract …

Once an accused person has been convicted of an offence, the courts must decide what sentence to impose. In selecting an appropriate sentence, courts …

Bill C-45, also known as the Cannabis Act, is a piece of government legislation that would legalize access to cannabis in Canada. The bill …

The president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Michael Lacy, is calling on the government of Ontario to make good on its promise on changing …

The recent case of R. v. Tunney sent an important message about the Court’s overreliance on sureties in our bail system. A surety is …

Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from the general population. During this time, they are kept in …

Pre-sentence custody refers to the period of time an individual spends in jail awaiting the completion of their matters. While some people facing criminal …

Sexual assault provisions in the Criminal Code have often been considered convoluted and, at times, difficult to comprehend. Bill C-51, introduced in June 2017, …

In short — no. The police have the right to request a roadside breath test and a breathalyzer test only if they have reasonable …