Articles About Criminal Procedure & Evidence

It is very important for every Canadian to understand, not only his or her rights under the Canadian Charter of…

When an individual testifies as a witness their primary job is to testify about facts that are within their knowledge.…

While preparing for a criminal trial, the accused individual and his or her criminal defence lawyer will receive a statement…

The rules of evidence dictate what evidence is admissible at a criminal trial. For example, evidence may be deemed inadmissible…

Canadian criminal law is concerned with balancing society’s interest in preventing and punishing harm with preserving respect for the liberty…

The jury system is one of the most fundamental institutions in Canada’s criminal justice system. Under the Canadian Charter of…

The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s goal is to provide support to complainants in criminal matters. If an individual is a…

Once disclosure has been provided, counsel will need to discuss your case with the Crown. In complex cases the discussion…

The Ontario criminal justice system recognizes the casual connection that can sometimes exist between mental health issues and criminal behaviour.…