Nov 12
Can I Travel with a Criminal Record?
A common concern for people who are charged with criminal offences is whether they will be allowed to travel if convicted. For most countries, a criminal record, even one that is serious, will have no impact on…
May 25
I am Charged with a Criminal Offence, Should I Plead Guilty?
A criminal conviction can have a dramatic impact on your life. If you are convicted of a criminal offence, and end up with a criminal record, you may be facing additional collateral consequences…
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…
Apr 11
The Right to Counsel
The right to counsel and the right to speak to a lawyer is the lifeline of the arrested and the accused. Under section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter…
