May 16
R. v. Sullivan and the Availability of the Defence of Intoxication
The Supreme Court of Canada has published it ruling in R. v. Sullivan, a case which has attracted a significant amount of public attention based on the…
May 14
Impaired Driving Offences: Reducing the Automatic Licence Suspension
A conviction for an alcohol-related driving offence (impaired driving (DUI), over 80, or refusal to provide a breath sample) results in a licence suspension for…
May 13
The Police Have Entered my House with a Search Warrant, What Do I Do?
A search warrant is a judicial authorization which allows the police to search a residence (or other locations) for evidence. If the police enter your house with a…
May 12
R. v. J.F. – How is Delay Calculated on a Re-Trial
In R. v. J.F., the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on how delay (R. v. Jordan) is calculated on a re-trial. The court allowed the Crown’s appeal, set the stay…
Apr 30
The Price of “One More Drink”
A conviction for impaired driving (DUI) or excess blood alcohol (Over 80) can have severe legal and personal consequences. If convicted of one of…