Robson Crim Legal Blog

Section 718.2(e) was added to the Criminal Code to remedy the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in criminal custody. Section 718.2(e) provides that “all available sanctions, other than imprisonment, that are reasonable in the circumstances and consistent with the harm done to victims or to the community should be considered for all offenders, with particular attention to the circumstances of Aboriginal offenders”.

In December 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada decided the case R v Boudreault. The case involved a Charter challenge of the mandatory victim fine surcharge that was in place. This law required every offender who was found guilty of a crime to pay a minimum surcharge of $100 for summary offences and $200 for indictable offences.

Author: Yuet AI Plea bargaining is a process in which the “Crown and defence council agree to recommend a particular sentence to the judge, in exchange for the accused entering a plea of guilty.[1] Plea bargaining is a crucially important part of the criminal justice system because when properly conducted, they permit the system to function smoothly and efficiently.[2] They help to resolve a vast majority of criminal cases, contribute to a fair and efficient justice system, a

While many of the social norms have changed regarding women's sexual activity, stereotypes and assumptions still exist in Canadian society.

Consent is a concept found in Canadian criminal law, and the definition used by the courts is outlined in section 273.1 of the Canadian Criminal Code. Consent can be vitiated, or void in a number of situations, which are outlined in section 265 of the Canadian Criminal Code. Situations found under section 265 include situations where consent is acquired by fraud, through the application of force, or threat to the individual themselves, or another individual.