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ZOOM TRIALS – VIRTUAL TRIALS IN CRIMINAL LAW

Jun 22, 2020

A new (virtual) reality for criminal trials is just around the corner. Although video court appearan...

CAN POLICE SEARCH MY CELL PHONE WITHOUT A WARRANT?

May 18, 2020

The quick answer to the question of whether or not police can search your cell phone without a warra...

CANADIAN DRONE LAWS: IS YOUR DRONE LEGAL TO FLY?

May 15, 2020

It is plainly obvious that Canadian drone laws are intended to increase airspace safety for both cre...

WHAT TO DO THE DAY AFTER ARRESTED FOR DUI?

May 11, 2020

The day after being arrested for a DUI is a tough one. There are a million questions up in the air a...

WHAT IS A WEAPONS PROHIBITION ORDER?

Apr 27, 2020

A weapons prohibition order is issued by a judge under either section 109 order or section 110 order...

WHAT IS A GARDINER HEARING?

Apr 13, 2020

A Gardiner Hearing is when evidence is called during sentencing after an accused person has entered ...

KILLER INSIDE: HOW CONCUSSIONS IMPACT CRIMINAL DEFENCE

Apr 06, 2020

Netflix’s Killer Inside is the latest documentary to pose the question, “what role does trauma...

OCJ COVID-19 COURT ADJOURNMENT DATES

Apr 05, 2020

The OCJ is adjourning all criminal matters as a result of the COVID-19 precautions. Starting Monday,...

COVID-19 BAIL HEARING DECISIONS

Apr 05, 2020

While the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice are being forced to adjust to t...