By Jacob Roth|2022-12-24T23:25:06-05:00July 29th, 2022|
Condoms, Consent, and Sexual Assault under Canadian Law In R. v. Kirkpatrick, the Supreme Court of Canada concluded that when agreement to sexual intercourse is conditioned on condom use, declining to wear a [...]
By Jacob Roth|2022-07-20T09:12:28-04:00July 20th, 2022|
Can a person consent to sexual activity if they are drunk or high? Incapacity is more than mere intoxication. Our courts have made clear that a drunk person - even if they are [...]
By Jacob Roth|2022-07-01T09:33:01-04:00July 1st, 2022|
What are my obligations after a car accident in Ontario? In Ontario, the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) establish your obligations after a car accident. Failing to fulfill your obligations [...]
By Jacob Roth|2022-06-29T14:07:56-04:00June 29th, 2022|
The police want to question me. Now what? One of the most common questions I receive from people who are arrested or under investigation is whether to speak to the [...]
By Jacob Roth|2022-03-28T18:15:35-04:00March 28th, 2022|
The Slap Heard Across the World: Was Will Smith's Slap of Chris Rock Criminal? While presenting an award at the 2022 Oscars, comedian Chris Rock mocked actress Jada Pinkett Smith’s [...]
By Jacob Roth|2022-02-07T12:16:49-05:00February 7th, 2022|
No-Communication Conditions under Recognizances and Undertakings In Canada, a person who has been criminally charged may either be released from custody before their trial or detained pending trial. In some [...]
