Denied Reasonable Bail Without Just Cause

The recently released decision in R. v. Doyon reinforces the importance of an accused being released from custody on reasonable terms after being charged with a criminal offence. The accused was charged with impaired operation and over .08. She had no previous criminal record and Read More …

Supreme Court of Canada Decision – Dying with Dignity

On February 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada, by unanimous decision, released its decision in Carter v. Canada to determine the constitutionality of the Criminal Code provision that prohibits an individual assisting another in taking his/her life. The Supreme Court struck down s. 241 Read More …