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 …

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 …

Trial judges and juries do not always come to a decision that is considered to be “just” the first time around. Therefore, the accused …

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 …

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 …

In short, the answer is yes. Currently in Canada, the burden is placed on the Crown to make an application for the young person …

In memory of the 215 Indigenous children that were discovered at a BC residential school in recent weeks, this post will discuss the issue …

In order to be convicted of a crime, it typically must be proven that the person both committed the act (the actus reus, meaning …

The Crown Attorney must disclose all relevant evidence to defence counsel. This has been the case since 1991, after a famous case called R …

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 …