Category: Trial

Is Being “Too Impaired” a Legal Defence to Assault?

May 20, 2022
Shelves of alcohol

Government Introduces New Measures to Address Criminal Case Backlog

November 3, 2021
criminal case backlog reduction strategy

Murder by Failing the Duty to Protect

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

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

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

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

A Defence Lawyer’s Journal: Running a Murder Trial During a Pandemic, Pt. 9

February 16, 2021

A Defence Lawyer’s Journal: Running a Murder Trial During a Pandemic, Pt. 8

February 8, 2021

A Defence Lawyer’s Journal: Running a Murder Trial During a Pandemic, Pt. 7

February 1, 2021

A Defence Lawyer’s Journal: Running a Murder Trial During a Pandemic, Pt. 6

January 25, 2021