Charged with sexual assault? The basics on defending sex offences
Anyone charged with sexual assault, or other sexual offences, faces serious and urgent issues. Learn the essential things about sexual assault cases.
2020 Thursday, December 31,
2020 Monday, May 11,
Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds in Ontario
Peace Bonds / Restraining Orders In Ontario: How to get one; how to oppose one. S. 810 Recognizance vs Common Law Peace Bond The term “restraining order” is often thrown around in [...]
2018 Wednesday, August 29,
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Self-induced intoxication defences in sexual assault cases: the case of R. v. McKaw GallerySelf-induced intoxication defences in sexual assault cases: the case of R. v. McKaw
Canadian Criminal Law, Canadian Criminal Procedure, Case Law and Legal Commentary, Criminal Offences, Sexual Offences, Assault, Exploitation, Uncategorized
Self-induced intoxication defences in sexual assault cases: the case of R. v. McKaw
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 [...]
2016 Tuesday, February 16,
In defence of the Crown: the case of Ghomeshi.
In defence of the Crown: the case of Ghomeshi. The Ghomeshi case has come to end. Aside from the presiding judge, no one can be sure what verdicts lie ahead for him. Notwithstanding, this hasn't [...]
2014 Tuesday, November 11,
- Canadian sexual trials explained: balancing the rights of an accused and empowering victims. Gallery
Canadian sexual trials explained: balancing the rights of an accused and empowering victims.
Canadian Criminal Law, Celebrity criminal cases, Criminal Offences, Evidence, Right to a Fair Trial, Sexual Offences, Assault, Exploitation, Similar Fact Evidence, Trial Advocacy, Victims of crime
Canadian sexual trials explained: balancing the rights of an accused and empowering victims.
Sexual assault trials in Canada: assumptions and misinformation clarified. Recent events surrounding Jian Ghomeshi has instigated a national outcry relating to the protection of sexual assault victims and the difficulties they face when struggling with the [...]
2014 Tuesday, November 4,
Fewer shades than one might think: the law of sexual consent in Canada
Fewer shades than one might think: the law of consent in sexual activity and "BDSM" in Canada. Societies acceptance of alternative sexual practices is constantly evolving. Sexual preferences that may have once been deemed [...]