Police Carding, “Investigative Detention,” and Section 9 of the Charter
One of the hallmarks of individual liberty is the right to be free from arbitrary interference or detention. This right is so fundamental that it... Read More
Criminal Justice Blog
Section 10(b): The Right to Counsel
The right to counsel is the one the most familiar and one of the most important rights afforded in the Canadian Charter of Rights and... Read More
Expert Evidence in Drug Cases: R. v. Sekhon
In the previous installment on expert evidence in criminal cases, I reviewed the general framework for the admission of expert evidence. When most people think... Read More
Expert Evidence in Canada, A Primer: R. v. Mohan
The use of expert evidence in criminal cases requires a degree of caution. While expert evidence tendered by either the Crown or the Defence can... Read More
Testing the Doctrine of Vagueness: R. v. Levkovic
On May 3rd, the Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment in the case of R. v. Levkovic. This particular case received a considerable amount... Read More
Immigration Consequences and Sentencing for Criminal Offences: R. v. Lu
On May 15, 2013, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its judgment in the case of R. v. Lu. This case involved the appeal of... Read More