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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

Proving Mens Rea in Sexual Offence Cases

May 21, 2021
Tattoo parlour representing a case revolving around teh burden of proof, intent, and sexual invitation to a minor

Wilful Blindness & a Driver’s Obligation to Investigate

May 7, 2021
A road at night representing a driver's obligation to investigate if they hit something

Court of Appeal: FaceTime Call Qualifies as a “Visual Recording”

April 22, 2021
A smartphone representing the fact that live video calls were found to be a visual recording by the Court of Appeal