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Overview of Sexual Assault

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, one of the most important decisions you will make is whether [...]

Should I hire a criminal lawyer?

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, one of the most important decisions you will make is whether [...]

British Columbia Tries Anti-Money Laundering Scheme

British Columbia is giving itself a new tool to combat money laundering – one that will be closely monitored by [...]

R v Lafrance and the Right to Counsel

On July 22, 2022, the Supreme Court of Cananda released R v Lafrance, a decision that focused on an accused’s [...]

Intent vs Motive: What’s the Difference?

Intent and motive focus on an individual’s mental state. Intent is concerned about an individual’s decision to carry out a [...]

Elements of the Offence: Actus Reus

In Canada, to be found guilty of a criminal offence, the Crown must prove, among other things, that the accused [...]

Elements of the offence: Mens Rea

Cory Wilson is a criminal defence lawyer serving Calgary, Okotoks, Airdrie, Strathmore, Cochrane, Canmore, Didsbury, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Grand Prairie [...]

Supreme Court Rules Against Sexual Assault Defendants 43 Times In A Row

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against accused people in 34 sexual-assault cases in a row, stretching back more [...]

Peremptory Challenges: New Rules of Jury Selection in Criminal Trials

The Canadian jury selection system was amended in 2019 by the federal government when “peremptory challenges” were removed. When Bill [...]

Charter Rights and Private Property: Police Trespassing

Understanding your legal rights can make a brush with the law in Calgary less intimidating. It is especially important to [...]

Supreme Court Modifies Test for Warrantless Search

The Supreme Court of Canada has modified the common-law test for the warrantless search permitted when the police are executing [...]

Collateral Consequences in Sentencing

Sentencing must consider mental health issues, trauma, and the potential side effects of imprisonment, the Ontario Court of Appeal stated [...]

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