New Law for Sexual Assault Forces Defence to Disclose Texts

by David Gildiner, Associate There is a new law of the land for sexual assault cases. The most significant changes introduced by bill c-51, which came into force on December 13, 2018, relate to what evidence can be used by the defence in a sex assault trial. The Defence has to Disclose Texts […]

Connaissez vos droits linguistiques dans les cours de justice

Texte par Tania Bariteau, Associée Préambule Le texte qui suit n’est pas un texte exhaustif sur les questions linguistiques dans le domaine du droit criminel. Au contraire, ce texte adresse seulement les questions posées le plus fréquemment sur les services juridiques offerts en français ainsi que sur les droits linguistiques d’une personne accusée d’avoir commis […]

The Aftermath of R v. Hart: The Consistent Admission of Statements Made during Mr. Big Sting Operations

By: Jordyn Benatar, Associate, Derstine Penman Criminal Lawyers No new friends! Despite recent changes to the law surrounding confessions elicited through Mr. Big sting operations, accused and suspected individuals must remain vigilant and suspicious of those who befriend them in an effort to elicit incriminating information. What is a “Mr. Big Sting Operation”? The […]

Do Police Need a Warrant to Access my Facebook Direct Messages?

by Keiisha Pillai, Articling Student Be careful what you write in your Facebook direct messages. Last month, Justice Bawden of the Ontario Superior Court released a decision, R. v. Patterson (2018 ONSC 4467), which suggests that when the direct messages sent on Facebook make up the action, or the “actus reus”of a crime, you do not […]

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New Law for Sexual Assault Forces Defence to Disclose Texts

Connaissez vos droits linguistiques dans les cours de justice

The Aftermath of R v. Hart: The Consistent Admission of Statements Made during Mr. Big Sting Operations

Do Police Need a Warrant to Access my Facebook Direct Messages?