"Criminal Law Fundamentals"
Is it a Crime to Gossip?
Gossiping can be a criminal offence, in the Criminal Code of Canada it is denied as defamation libel. Criminal Code…
The Guilty Client
When I attend a dinner party, it is inevitable that someone will hear that I am a criminal lawyer and…
Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms: The Right to Counsel
What is the Right to Counsel? Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms contains three rights that every individual…
What Shows up in Criminal Record Searches?
Many clients charged with criminal offences express concern that they don’t want a criminal record, and rightfully so. A criminal…
Is it a Crime to Counsel Someone to Commit a Crime?
An individual may be liable for those offences which he/she does not commit as a principle offender but in which…
What Is A Reasonable Prospect of Conviction?
In the case of Proulx v. Québec [2001], the Supreme Court of Canada discussed the concept of a reasonable prospect…
Not Criminally Responsible – Sec. 16 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Reason for not criminally responsible as per the sec. 16 of the criminal code of Canada.
Remedies Pursuant to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (ss. 24 and 52)
In situations where the criminal case was charged with breaking a law that is itself unconstitutional, he or she can…
Understanding Elements and Penalties of Being an Accessory After the Fact
An individual may be liable for those offences which he she does not commit as a principle offender but in…
