By Thomas Surmanski|2018-08-29T17:00:38-04:00August 29th, 2018|
Self-induced intoxication defences in sexual assault cases: the case of R. v. McKaw Introduction: Automatism & Intoxication Among the various defenses in criminal law are the non-insane automatism defenses. The [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2018-07-23T16:45:00-04:00July 23rd, 2018|
Section 11(b): A Right for the Rich This article is one of two articles on the complexity and nuances of s. 11(b). This article addresses the practical challenges associated with bringing an s. 11(b) [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2018-07-23T16:45:06-04:00July 23rd, 2018|
s. 11(b), Delay, and the Sentencing Period This article is one of two articles on the complexity and nuances of s. 11(b). This article addresses the sentencing period and the conflicting case law law [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2018-07-05T20:34:38-04:00July 5th, 2018|
R. v. Suter: The Case of the Missing Thumb The Facts and Following Attacks The facts of R. v. Suter are simple but do not detract from the gruesome and avoidable tragedy [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2018-06-26T14:58:44-04:00June 26th, 2018|
Guns and Ammo: Legally Storing, Moving, and Showing Them Off The laws surrounding firearms in Canada are not only complex but they also involve a variety of federal laws and [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2019-07-14T12:43:59-04:00June 4th, 2018|
We are all Groia: The case for tea parties and resolute advocacy What is an Advocate? In 1820, King George IV of England obtained a divorce from his then [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2018-05-07T07:55:58-04:00May 3rd, 2018|
Changes to Distracted and Careless Driving (feat. Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death) The charge of Careless Driving in Ontario is already a well-established offence under the Highway Traffic Act and [...]
By Thomas Surmanski|2018-04-20T12:37:14-04:00April 16th, 2018|
You’re Under Arrest: Can You Google a Lawyer? Imagine this - through some series of poor decisions or just a momentary lapse in your otherwise good judgement you’re suddenly in the wrong place in [...]
