People who may be thinking of using a drug and then getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle may want to think again. As part of the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act, the Provincial Government has made changes to the penalties that drivers can face if caught operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Drivers who …
Privilege is a fundamental part of the Canadian criminal justice system. Anything that a client tells their lawyer stays between both parties. Nothing said is admissible in a courtroom and does not have to be disclosed to the Crown. More importantly, the police cannot force a lawyer to disclose anything a client or potential client tells them. The idea behind …
It is common practice in courtrooms across the country to not allow cameras (for either still or video recording) to be present. While there have been some exceptions to this practice, generally, reporting on court proceedings in the criminal sphere has been relegated to mostly live blogging or artist sketches. On Thursday September 15th 2016, it will be the first …
Its no secret that delay has become a very big topic, and one of great contention, in the criminal legal landscape. For years crown and defense lawyers have voiced their concerns over the impact that delay has had on the pursuit of justice. Defense lawyers arguing their clients cannot get on with their lives until their case has been dealt …
When an accused party is going through the bail process, they often require a surety. Whether an accused person is granted bail or not usually hinges upon the strength of the proposed surety and the plan that is put before the court. A surety is typically a friend or family member that has a close relationship with the accused party. …
Disclosure is a term that everyone involved in the criminal justice system needs to know. In a nutshell, disclosure is a copy of the evidence that the Crown and police have collected to prosecute your case. Everything that the Crown or police have in their possession must be given to you so that you know exactly what their case against …