The extradition hearing of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
The extradition case of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou continues as the B.C. Supreme Court resumed hearing her lawyer’s arguments again.
Pre-trial Detention and COVID-19
An individual who has been convicted of a criminal offence can receive credit in their sentence for time served in jail before conviction. Section 719(3) of the Criminal Code gives judges the discretion to give credit for pretrial detention.
The Important Implications of Bill C-22
Recently, the federal government tabled Bill C-22 in the House of Commons, which contains important implications for sentencing.
The New Courtroom: Will a Zoom Room Doom Your Trial?
The downside of virtual courtrooms - bad audio and video disruptions - may place the accused at a disadvantage.
5 Things to Do If You’re in An Accident – and 3 Things to Avoid!
Dos and don'ts in the event that you are in a car accident. This will help you avoid a lawsuit or criminal record on top of your damaged car.
Police powers during COVID – what you SHOULD and SHOULDN’T say!
For almost a year now Ontarians have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and an increased government presence that occurred in response.
One Brew in a Canoe – Boating and Drinking
Take note, in Ontario, drinking and boating can cost you your driver’s licence! Drinking and boating in Ontario triggers the same penalties as does drinking and driving.
3 of the WORST Driving Offences to be Convicted of and Why!
You might be aware that there are numerous driving offences you can be charged with under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act.
Hard Cases: The Thomas Chan and David Sullivan Cases
“Hard cases make bad law” is an old legal adage. “Hard cases” are those cases in which the facts are unusual and hadn’t been predicted by the existing laws.
Assault: Domestic Assault Charges
Richard Robertson, our articling student, talks about the definition of domestic assault and what a charge of domestic assault means.