Criminal Defence

Accused Granted New Criminal Trial after Judge Refuses Adjournment to Prepare

In a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, the court ordered a new criminal trial…

SCC Rules That Time Limits for Adult Criminal Trials Also Apply to Youth Criminal Trials

The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled that the time limits for adult criminal trials also…

Commuter Should Not Have Been Arrested for Failing to Hold Handrail on Subway Escalator: Supreme Court of Canada

As we reported earlier this year, the Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments in an…

Whether a Fine May be Imposed in Relation to Seized Funds Returned to Accused for Legal Defence Expenses

The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a decision on whether a fine instead of forfeiture…

Can You Be Criminally Charged for Owning a Pellet Gun?

A recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision examined the legal status of a pellet gun…

Man Found Guilty of Sexual Assault for Refusing to Wear Condom

An Ontario criminal case made headlines last week, after a court found a man guilty…

Do Drunk Driving Laws Apply to Canoeing? One Court Says Yes

In these summer months, you and your family may decide to escape the heat and…

Supreme Court of Canada Authorizes Class Action against Quebec Religious Groups for Sexual Abuse

The Supreme Court of Canada recently confirmed the authorization of a class action instituted against…

Supreme Court of Canada Orders New Manslaughter Trial in the Death of Cindy Gladue

A Supreme Court of Canada decision made headlines across the country this week, after the…

Commercial Hosts & Overserving Alcohol: How Far Does Liability Extend?

U.S. Case: Bartender Charged  In September 2017, a U.S. man got drunk at a bar…