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March 2015 Appeal Court Review

March 2015 Appeal Court Review

  • March 18, 2015
  • Crystal Tomusiak

Crystal Tomusiak serves up this month's offerings from the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Criminal Justice
The 6-Word SCC Review

The 6-Word SCC Review

  • March 18, 2015
  • Vincenzo Rondinelli

The latest installment of Enzo Rondinelli's pithy take on the SCC's latest.

Criminal Justice

An Update on Remedies Under s. 24(1) of the Charter

  • March 18, 2015
  • Lorna Bolton

In this well-researched academic article, the author provides an up-to-date look at the less frequently invoked section 24(1) of the Charter and offers some insightful advice into its potential application.

Criminal Justice
The 6-Word SCC Review

The 6-Word SCC Review

  • February 25, 2015
  • Vincenzo Rondinelli

Struggling to find time to read recent Supreme Court of Canada judgments? Vincenzo Rondinelli has condensed the latest SCC judgments to bite-sized consumption – 6 words to be exact – to keep you up to date. Here’s the latest instalment up to the month of February, 2014.

Criminal Justice
Mental Illness as a Mitigating Factor at Sentencing

Mental Illness as a Mitigating Factor at Sentencing

  • February 25, 2015
  • Bill Thompson

In this pithy and well-referenced article, Bill Thompson provides a quick reference for lawyers who want to introduce evidence relating to their client's mental health at a sentencing hearing.

Criminal Justice

Garofoli Applications and “Step 6”

  • January 19, 2015
  • Kevin J. Stewart

In this detailed article, Kevin Stewart reviews the Garafoli process and describes the important role of "Step 6."

Criminal Justice
The 6-Word SCC Review

The 6-Word SCC Review

  • December 16, 2014
  • Vincenzo Rondinelli

Struggling to find time to read recent Supreme Court of Canada judgments? Vincenzo Rondinelli has condensed the latest SCC judgments to bite-sized consumption – 6 words to be exact – to keep you up to date. Here’s the latest instalment for the month of December, 2014.

Criminal Justice