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Entrapment
February 24, 2022

What is Entrapment?

What constitutes a legitimate investigative law enforcement technique can easily veer into an infringement on the rights of individuals in Canada.
Bill C22
March 15, 2021

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.
Drug Charges In Ontario
December 18, 2020

Hard Drugs Decriminalized: Changing Times, Changing Attitudes

The times they are a-changin,’ and with the times, attitudes towards the recreational use of drugs are also changing.
Video By Criminal Lawyers At Aitken Robertson
September 21, 2020

Drug Offences: Controlled Substances

Philip Stiles, criminal lawyer, defines a controlled substance in the context of criminal law.
Video By Criminal Lawyers At Aitken Robertson
September 14, 2020

Drug Offences: The Legality of “Illegal” Dispensaries

Philip Stiles, criminal lawyer with Aitken Robertson, explains the legality of "illegal" cannabis dispensaries.
Video By Criminal Lawyers At Aitken Robertson
August 24, 2020

Drug Offences: Travel to USA

Philip Stiles, criminal lawyer, talks about whether you will have trouble traveling to the US if you have a drug charge on your record.
Video By Criminal Lawyers At Aitken Robertson
February 26, 2020

Drug Offences: Growing Cannabis

Philip Stiles, criminal lawyer, reviews the laws surrounding growing your own cannabis.
Video By Criminal Lawyers At Aitken Robertson
February 19, 2020

Drug Offences: Scheduled Substances

Philip Stiles, criminal lawyer, explains what it means to be charged with possession of a scheduled substance.
Video By Criminal Lawyers At Aitken Robertson
February 13, 2020

Drug Offences: Possession of Cannabis

Philip Stiles, criminal lawyer, talks about what your rights are when it comes to possession of cannabis.
How Far Is Too Far When It Comes To Police Searches?
January 31, 2020

How Far Is Too Far When It Comes to Police Searches?

It is safe to assume that at some point, you have watched police searches on American TV shows. Keep in mind the laws in America are different to those in Canada and this blog will focus on the latter.