Robson Crim Legal Blog

Picture this… you, a cocaine trafficker, are out one night, driving through LA. It’s the 1960s, and you just finished watching your favourite television show with your favourite actor, Rick Dalton. Then, the police arrest you. They search your house, as to be expected, and find $42,000 in cash, and $47,000 in cocaine, among other things.

Mr. Poulin was found guilty of two counts of gross indecency against a minor family member. The sexual offences which he was found guilty of occurred between 1979 and 1987. He was sentenced to a conditional sentence of 2 years less a day due to health issues. A conditional sentence was not available for sexual offences at either the time that Poulin committed the offences or at the time he was sentenced.

Javanmardi first opened naturopathic clinic in 1985, and since 1992 has administered nutrients to around 10 patients per week by intravenous injection. In June 2008, Matern, an 84-year-old man with heart disease visited Javanmardi. After a consultation, Javanmardi recommended intravenously administered nutrients.

On March 30, 2013, the appellant, in this case, was arrested by the police. The appellant was subject to a lawful traffic stop for improper display of a temporary licence plate where the police conducted a search of his vehicle and found drugs. The appellant was charged with possession of cocaine and ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Canada is currently undergoing a huge shift in demographics. In the early 1970’s, people aged 65 and over made up just over 7% of the population. By 2030, it is estimated that this age group will make up a whopping 23% of our population. As individuals live longer, and the number of Canadians living with dementia increases, it is important that Canadian courts pay particular attention to the protection of this rising population of vulnerable people.