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…
Apr 30
Section 11(b) of the Charter: How Long of a Delay for Your Case is Too Long?
Perhaps one of the greatest complaints of the criminal justice system is its long and tedious process. Given the abrupt nature of the COVID19…
