Author Archives: On behalf of Hicks Adams

Court of Appeal Finds Principle of Restraint Not Considered in Sentencing

November 11, 2022
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Classifying Homicide: Murder, Manslaughter, and Infanticide

October 28, 2022
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Parole Board Decision Lacked Justification & Transparency: Federal Court

September 28, 2022
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Christopher Hicks of Hicks Adams Named to 2023 Best Lawyers™ List

August 25, 2022
Christopher D. Hicks Toronto Criminal Defence & Appeals Lawyer

ONCA Considers Charter Language Rights at Time of Arrest

July 29, 2022
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The Banning of Conversion Therapy in Canada

June 28, 2022
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Court of Appeal Considers Defence of Necessity to Impaired Driving Conviction

June 15, 2022
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Is Being “Too Impaired” a Legal Defence to Assault?

May 20, 2022
Shelves of alcohol

When Does the Right to Counsel Include a Second Consultation?

April 30, 2022
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Supreme Court Modifies Test For Search Incident To Arrest In A Person’s Home

April 14, 2022
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