Author Archives: On behalf of Hicks Adams

What Constitutes Self-Defence? The Supreme Court Weighs in with a Broad Interpretation

October 21, 2021
self-defence

What Constitutes a “Criminal Organization”?

September 23, 2021
Motorcyclists riding, representing how a criminal organization is defined in Canada i

Murder by Failing the Duty to Protect

September 17, 2021
A mother and child holding hands representing the duty to protect

How Does an Assault Become an “Aggravated Assault”?

August 27, 2021
A punch representing the differences between assault and aggravated assault

Obstruction of Justice: When Does it Apply?

August 13, 2021
A police cruiser representing the charge of obstructing justice by providing false information to police

Recent Boating Accident Trials Serve as Reminder to Exercise Caution

July 29, 2021
Recreational boats on the bank of a lake representing the need to exercise caution when boating to avoid accidents

Defining “Harassment” Under the Criminal Code

July 16, 2021
A person making a call on a cell phone representing criminal harassment

Digital Searches on the Border of Unconstitutionality

July 2, 2021
An airport interior representing the constitutionality of searching travellers electronic devices at the border

The Complexities of Pleading Self-Defence

June 18, 2021
A truck dashboard representing a man believing a person by his car posed a threat

Failure to Remain at the Scene: When an Accident is No Accident

June 4, 2021
Headlights on a car representing whether leaving the scene of an accident applies to a deliberate assault