Dangerous Driving in Canada: A Summary in Light of R v Chung - A Bains
Introduction Section 320.13 (3) of the Criminal Code states that “everyone commits an offence who operates a conveyance in a manner that,...
Sexual Assault Myths Persist in Court - M Filyk
Protecting the rights of individuals who are accused of horrific acts is an integral part of our criminal law system in Canada. Defending...
Mandatory Minimum Sentences, Cruel and Unusual Punishment? - Sierra Bednarz
Mandatory minimum sentences reflect and uphold a long-standing ‘tough on crime’ approach to sentencing and the criminal justice system as...
A Mind for Criminal Law–Automatism, Autoimmune Encephalitis & other Medical Conditions-Natasha Ellis
Justice Bastarche defined automatism in R v Stone as “a state of impaired consciousness…in which an individual, though capable of action,...
Protecting or Restraining: Incapacity to Consent - Audrey Bews
Section 273.1(2)(b) of the Criminal Code seemingly establishes a straightforward and logical safeguard against exploitative sexual...
