Author Archives: On behalf of Hicks Adams

What You Should Know About Criminal Law Appeals

November 29, 2023
View of a courthouse through jail cell bars, representing criminal appeals in Ontario

The Consequences of Being a “Party to an Offence”

October 27, 2023
Silhouette of multiple people at a crosswalk, representing parties to an offence, aiding and abetting, and accessory after the fact in Ontario

Unlawful Detention & The Exclusion of Evidence

September 29, 2023
A handgun laying in the grass, representing the case of R. v. Corner and the exclusion of evidence unlawfully obtained in violation of an accused's Charter rights

Christopher Hicks Named to 2024 Best Lawyers™ List

August 24, 2023
CHRISTOPHER D. HICKS, Experienced Toronto Criminal Lawyer

Driving Under the Influence: Convictions, Consequences and Challenges

July 31, 2023
Blurry image of person driving car representing driving under the influence

Supreme Court of Canada Establishes Threshold for Dismissing Applications for Stay of Proceedings

June 30, 2023
outdoor crime scene tape representing gang related murder

Supreme Court of Canada Orders Stay of Proceedings Following Crown’s Delay

May 31, 2023
silhouette of jail bars at sunrise

Supreme Court of Canada Issues Decision Regarding DUI Stops on Private Property

April 28, 2023
grey police car parked in front of building

Can a Partially Unintelligible Intercepted Statement Be Used as Evidence of Guilt?

March 31, 2023
An audio recording reel, representing intercepted statements and wiretaps

Health Conditions Not Enough to Grant Bail on Drug Trafficking Conviction

February 27, 2023
A needle laying on a street gutter, representing the public interest in enforcing drug trafficking offences.