Articles About Criminal Procedure & Evidence
What Happens When The Police Breach Your Rights?
It is very important for every Canadian to understand, not only his or her rights under the Canadian Charter of…
When Can Witnesses Give Opinion Evidence at a Criminal Trial?
When an individual testifies as a witness their primary job is to testify about facts that are within their knowledge.…
How Formal Admissions Work in Canadian Criminal Trials
During a criminal trial, the defence can choose to admit certain facts alleged by the prosecution. This is never required,…
What is Hearsay Evidence?
The rules of evidence dictate what evidence is admissible at a criminal trial. For example, evidence may be deemed inadmissible…
Different Types of Warrants in Canada
There are four types of warrants in Canada: arrest, bench, search, and surety warrants. Toronto criminal lawyers explain each type…
Understanding The Canadian Jury System
The jury system is one of the most fundamental institutions in Canada’s criminal justice system. Under the Canadian Charter of…
Do I Have To Pay The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s Award Of Financial Compensation?
The Criminal Injury Compensation Board’s goal is to provide support to complainants in criminal matters. If an individual is a…
What is a Crown Pre-Trial?
Once disclosure has been provided, counsel will need to discuss your case with the Crown. In complex cases the discussion…
The R. v. Jordan Effect: Impact and Implications on Canadian Criminal Justice System
R. v. Jordan is a 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision that ultimately changed the definition of what is means…
