By Gold Law|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 Gold Law|2017-04-06T12:16:34-04:00February 16th, 2016|
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 [...]
By Gold Law|2020-05-01T14:38:08-04:00November 11th, 2014|
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 [...]
By Gold Law|2017-06-22T12:03:26-04:00November 4th, 2014|
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 [...]
By Gold Law|2017-06-22T12:55:23-04:00March 3rd, 2013|
It's improper to ask an accused to comment on why a victim would lie, the case of R. v. R.H. Yesterday the Court of Appeal of Ontario released the judgment R. v. R.H. which reversed [...]
By Gold Law|2016-10-24T11:59:18-04:00February 15th, 2013|
Similar Fact Evidence and the case of R. v. J.W. by the Ontario Court of Appeal. On February 14, 2013 the Court of Appeal for Ontario released the judgment of R. v. J.W. (2013 ONCA [...]
