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# Gold Law Criminal Defence

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- [Robichaud Blog](https://robichaudlaw.ca/robichaud-blog/) - Updates, articles, and other points of interest in criminal law. Official blog of Robichaud Law.
- [Can I change my bail conditions?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/can-i-change-my-bail-conditions/) - Is it possible to change or vary conditions of an Undertaking or a Recognizance of Bail release order? Yes, but there are strategic considerations to consider.
- [The new victims bill of rights in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/victims-bill-of-rights-canada-bill-c-32/) - Bill C-32: The new victims bill of rights in Canada. The presumption of victim vs. the presumption of innocence. Today the Conservative government released the newly drafted Bill C-32 Victims Bill of Rights (“The Act”). You can find the text to the full document here. Bill C-32 – Projet de loi C-32 The bill focuses on
- [Stunt Driving in Ontario: A lawyer's explanation of charges and defences](https://robichaudlaw.ca/stunt-driving-racing-ontario-lawyer-defence/) - Stunt racing in Ontario is defined as many things (over 50km the posted limit, pacing, wheelies, etc.) A lawyer's explanation of the offence and penalties:
- [How do I Find the Best Criminal Lawyer for my Case?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-do-i-find-the-best-criminal-lawyer-for-my-case/) - Finding the best criminal lawyer to hire your case can be a stressful process. Here is some advice and tips on finding the best lawyer for your particular case.
- [Conflicts: Why Might a Lawyer Get off the Record?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/conflicts-why-might-a-lawyer-get-off-the-record/) - Conflicts: Why would a lawyer get off the record for a criminal case, as happened in the Sean Diddy Combes case? In Canadian criminal law there are many reasons
- [Domestic Assault Charges during Divorce or Separation](https://robichaudlaw.ca/domestic-assault-charges-during-divorce-or-separation/) - Defending Domestic Assault allegations during a divorce, separation presents unique challenges, but also opportunities to defend against false allegations.
- [Is BDSM Legal in Canada?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/is-bdsm-legal-in-canada/) - Is BDSM legal in Canada, and specifically in Ontario? Or is it considered sexual assault? BDSM is not per se criminal, but much of the practice likely is.
- [Poilievre on Bail in Canada & the 2025 Federal Election](https://robichaudlaw.ca/poilievre-on-bail-in-canada-the-2025-federal-election/) - What do comments by Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre on the law of bail and bail reform in Canada mean for the upcoming federal election?
- [When Will a Criminal Case Be Thrown Out for Delay?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/when-will-a-criminal-case-be-thrown-out-for-delay/) - When will a Criminal Case be Thrown Out for Delay Violating the Charter Right to a Trial in a Reasonable Time as defined in R. v. Jordan
- [Is there a Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Charges?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/is-there-a-statute-of-limitations-on-sexual-assault-charges/) - Members of 2018 Team Canada World Junior Hockey Champions are being charged with sexual assault. Is there a statute of limitations for sexual assault?
- [Defending yourself against sexual assault charges in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/defending-yourself-against-sexual-assault-charges-in-canada/) - Defending sexual assault charges is complicated and difficult. Complex rules of evidence and strict prosecutorial policies force people to hire specialized lawyers to assist.
- [The London Hockey Trial: What is Consent to Sexual Activity?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-london-hockey-trial-what-is-consent-to-sexual-activity/) - The Canada Junior Team London Hockey Trial for Sexual Assault has begun. The Crown's opening raises an important question: what is consent to sexual activity?
- [Accused of a crime and police want to talk to you? Things you must know before an interview.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/accused-of-a-crime-and-police-want-to-talk-to-you-things-you-must-know-before-an-interview/) - It is common for police to call a suspect and ask them if they could attend the station for an interview.? What to know before giving a statement to police
- [Defending Cyber Security and Computer Hacking Charges in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/defending-cyber-security-and-computer-hacking-charges-in-canada/) - Canada's Criminal Code make it a criminal offence to intercept private communications, to "hack" or exploit a computer system or network, or possess tools for this purpose.
- [A lawyers' guide to the right to silence and answering the "arrest call"](https://robichaudlaw.ca/right-to-silence-oickle-mccrimmon-sinclair/) - Read our guide to providing the right to silence during an arrest call. Exploring McCrimmon, Oickle, Willier, and Sinclair.
- [R. v. Hodgson (2024 SCC 25): Chokeholds, Self-Defence, and Appeals of Acquittals](https://robichaudlaw.ca/hodgson-chokeholds-self-defence/) - R. v. Hodgson (Supreme Court of Canada): Chokeholds may be used in cases of self-defence. Not-guilty verdicts should remain unless there is an error of law.
- [Criminal Courthouse Profiles: Newmarket](https://robichaudlaw.ca/newmarket-criminal-court/) - The Newmarket Criminal Courthouse is located at 50 Eagle St. West and services York Region for all criminal charges. Learn more about this courthouse here.
- [Claims of innocent people denied bail in Canada is highly misleading. Here's why...](https://robichaudlaw.ca/claims-of-innocent-people-denied-bail-in-canada-is-highly-misleading-heres-why/) - Legal innocence is not factual innocence: dispelling myths on pre-trial detention in Ontario On January 31, 2024, CTV News reported, “More than 80% of inmates in Ontario jails last year were legally innocent, awaiting trial.” CTV reported: The data, obtained by a Freedom of Information request, shows that of the average 9,000 people in custody
- [The Law on Bail Has Failed Canadians: A Call For Jurisdictional Recalibration On Reverse Onus Offences](https://robichaudlaw.ca/jurisdictional-recalibration-for-reverse-onus-offences/) - Bill C-48 will not strengthen the "catch and release" bail system of Canada. What is required is a reclassification of jurisdictional domain and automatic detention.
- [Publishing an Intimate Image without Consent: s. 162.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/publishing-an-intimate-image-without-consent-s-162-1-of-the-criminal-code-of-canada/) - What does it mean to publish an intimate image without consent under the Criminal Code of Canada. Read about the applicable factors for this criminal charge.
- [Is it lawful to wear a mask or disguise at a public protest in Canada?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/legal-to-wear-mask-disguise-protest-canada/) - With the widespread Pro-Palestine protests after the Hamas-lead attack on Israel, many Canadians are wondering whether it is a criminal offence to wear a mask at these gatherings.
- [Hate-Motivated Mischief in Canada: Frequently Asked Questions](https://robichaudlaw.ca/hate-motivated-mischief/) - Recently, there has been an uptick in discussions about hate-motivated mischief. This article will answer frequently asked questions about this charge.
- [Undertaking to a Peace Officer: What is it? How do I change conditions?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/undertaking-to-a-peace-officer-and-conditions/) - Need to change your undertaking conditions or understand release documents from police? Our article explains what an undertaking is, varying conditions, obligations, and penalties for violation.
- [Bail Pending Appeal in Canada: Seeking Release After A Conviction](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail-pending-appeal-in-canada-seeking-release-after-a-conviction/) - In Canada, you may apply for bail pending the determination of your appeal. In this article, we address frequently asked questions about this process.
- [Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Canada: Appealing a Conviction Because Your Lawyer Messed Up](https://robichaudlaw.ca/ineffective-assistance-of-counsel/) - If you were convicted because your lawyer was incompetent, you may want to appeal the decision based on ineffective assistance of counsel.
- [Can I be charged with sexual assault in Canada based on one person’s word?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sexualassaultbasedonallegation/) - You can be charged with sexual assault based on one person's word alone. But proving your guilt based only on an allegation can be hard for the prosecution.
- [Sexual Assault Charges under the Criminal Code of Canada s.271](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sexual-assault-charges-under-the-criminal-code-of-canada-s-271/) - When a person is charged with sexual assault under section 271 of the Criminal Code, several common questions arise. We try to answer those frequently asked here.
- [Pleading not guilty to criminal charges in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/pleading-not-guilty/) - Pleading not guilty in an Ontario criminal Court“When you hear, “My client pleads ‘not guilty’, Your Honour!” in TV dramas and blockbuster movies, you might think it’s a regular occurrence in courtrooms. However, that’s Hollywood, not the reality of Ontario’s criminal justice system. In Ontario, when a person is arrested and charged, they’re not immediately Want to plead not guilty to your criminal charges in Ontario? Our lawyers explain the process for pleading not guilty in court at the earliest opportunity.
- [The criminal consequences of road rage](https://robichaudlaw.ca/road-rage-and-the-law-in-ontario/) - Wondering what the criminal charge of "road rage" means? Our lawyers detail the various criminal charges that flow from incidents like this that include assault, mischief, dangerous driving, and other serious highway traffic offences.
- [How to effectively communicate with lawyers. The first call to counsel.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/effectively-communicating-with-lawyers/) - First time speaking to a lawyer? Let’s make this easy, start with “hello.”Calling a lawyer for the first time can be intimidating, uncertain, and frustrating. It doesn’t have to be, nor should it. This short article is written to help you communicate with a lawyer for the first time, in a way that will benefit
- [How much does it cost to hire a criminal lawyer?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-criminal-lawyer/) - Are you wondering what it costs to hire a criminal lawyer? This article explains various fee structures, tips on hiring a lawyer, and what to look for in assessing fees.
- [Your First Appearance in an Ontario Criminal Court](https://robichaudlaw.ca/your-first-appearance-in-an-ontario-criminal-court/) - Criminal defence lawyer Sean Robichaud explains what happens on the first day of criminal court in Ontario. Learn more by watching his video where he explains.
- [Indictable vs Summary Conviction Offences in Canadian Law](https://robichaudlaw.ca/indictable-vs-summary-conviction-offences-in-canadian-law/) - What is the difference between an indictable and summary conviction offence in Canadian law? Robichaud Law provides an overview of these two types of offences and their consequences. Contact us today for legal help.
- [Can You Get Bail if Charged with Murder in Canada?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/can-you-get-bail-if-charged-with-murder-in-canada/) - Yes, people get bail after being charged with murder in Canada. This article will address frequently asked questions about bail in murder cases.
- [Changing Your Legal Name After the Charges Have Been Dropped](https://robichaudlaw.ca/changing-your-legal-name-after-the-charges-have-been-dropped/) - The charges against me were dropped. But my name is all over the internet. Nobody will hire me. What do I do? One option is to change your legal name.
- [Condoms, Consent, and Sexual Assault under Canadian Law](https://robichaudlaw.ca/condoms-consent-sexual-assault/) - When agreement to sexual intercourse is conditioned on condom use, declining to wear a condom means that your partner has not consented.
- [Can an intoxicated person consent to sex?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sexual-consent-while-drunk-or-high/) - Under Canadian criminal law, a person who is drunk or high can consent to sexual activity as long as they retain the mental capacity to do so.
- [What are my obligations after a car accident in Ontario?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/what-are-my-duties-after-a-car-accident-in-ontario/) - The Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act establish your obligations as a driver after a car accident.
- [The police want to question me. Now what?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-police-want-to-question-me-now-what/) - The police are investigating you for a crime. Should you speak to the? Every case is different. But it's rarely a good idea to speak to the police.
- [What happens at a bail hearing in Ontario?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail-hearings-explained-ontario/) - Robichaud's criminal law firm explains bail hearings in Ontario, procedures, what is required of a surety, and the costs of bail hearings and hiring a lawyer.
- [Guns and Ammo: Legally Storing, Moving, and Showing Them Off](https://robichaudlaw.ca/guns-and-ammo-legally-storing-moving-and-showing-them-off/) - An analysis of the legislation surrounding the possession, storage, and movement of firearms in Canada and Ontario.
- [The Offence of Voyeurism | s.162 of the Criminal Code](https://robichaudlaw.ca/voyeurism-criminal-code-162/) - Learn more about the offence of voyeurism under section 162 of the Criminal Code of Canada. What is voyeurism? What are the penalties? What are the defences?
- [No Communication Conditions under Bail and Undertakings](https://robichaudlaw.ca/no-communication-recognizance-undertaking/) - Persons charged with criminal offences are often released with conditions of no-communication pursuant to an Undertaking to a Peace Officer or Bail Recognizance
- [University Discipline Complaints and Sexual Violence in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/university-discipline-complaints-sexual-violence-in-ontario/) - An overview of the sexual violence policies at several Ontario universities and colleges, how students (or staff) can obtain support if they have been sexually assaulted, how they can file a complaint, and how somebody accused of violating the university’s sexual violence policy.
- [Questions and Answers about Sexual Interference Charges in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sexual-interference-151-canada/) - When a person is charged with sexual interference under s.151 of the Criminal Code, several common questions arise. We try to answer those frequently asked here
- [Judge-Led Intensive Case Management Court certificates](https://robichaudlaw.ca/judge-led-intensive-case-management-court/) - Judge-Led Intensive Case Management Court certificatesWhat is the Judge-Led Intensive Case Management Court (JICMC)? Due to the pressures of COVID-19, there is a significant, concerning, and challenging backlog in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. This backlog has a disproportionate effect for unrepresented accused people. In response, the Courts, Legal
- [R. v. G.F.: Consent to Sexual Activity, and the Capacity to Consent](https://robichaudlaw.ca/capacity-to-consent-to-sexual-activity-gf-supreme-court-of-canada/) - In R. v. G.F., 2021 SCC 20, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has considered and ruled upon the relationship between consent to sexual activity and the capacity to consent to sexual activity.
- [Charged with sexual assault? The basics on defending sex offences](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sexual-assault-charges-and-what-you-need-to-know/) - Anyone charged with sexual assault, or other sexual offences, faces serious and urgent issues. Learn the essential things about sexual assault cases.
- ["Kill the fax machine!": Lawyers on Promoting Efficiency in Criminal Courts](https://robichaudlaw.ca/promoting-efficiency-in-criminal-courts-via-twitter/) - A Twitter question sparks a detailed discussion on efficiency in criminal and other courts in Ontario. Lawyers weigh in. Article by Heather Donkers.
- [Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/restraining-orders-and-peace-bonds-in-ontario/) - Lawyer Thomas Surmanski explains how to obtain and defend a peace bond in Ontario before a Justice of the Peace.
- [The Defence of Extreme Intoxication, Simplified.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-defence-of-extreme-intoxication-simplified/) - The Sullivan and Chan decision appears to be terribly misunderstood by the public and even the media. It is something of a complex topic, but much less so if one reads beyond the headlines and attempts to understand the substance of the judgment and the reasoning behind it.
- [R. v. Sullivan: The End of s. 33.1 in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/extreme-intoxication-defence-sexual-assault-sullivan-chan/) - The Ontario Court of Appeal this week released a monumental decision, declaring that s. 33.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada is unconstitutional and therefore of no force or effect. That case is R. v. Sullivan, 2020 ONCA 333. Section 33.1 of the Code legislated that a person is guilty of a violent offence even if they were so intoxicated that they did not know what they were doing, so long as that intoxication was self-induced.
- [Police Accountability and the Death of George Floyd](https://robichaudlaw.ca/police-accountability-and-the-death-of-george-floyd/) - Fighting criminal charges, and standing up to police brutality has a cost. At best, the cost is financial, psychological, and punitive; at worst, it is fatal. The price of innocence has never been so high, nor has defending it ever been so important.
- [What is a Conditional or Absolute Discharge in Canadian Law?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/conditional-discharge-absolute-discharge/) - Robichaud's criminal law firm explains the meaning of a conditional discharge and an absolute discharges under Canadian law and the Criminal Records Act.
- [Courts and the COVID-19 Crisis. Some courts are closed, but lawyers aren't.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/covid-criminal-case-adjournments-and-delays/) - Lawyer Thomas Surmanski writes a helpful article on how to navigate the criminal court system in Ontario as courts are shut down, suspended, or limited during COVID.
- [The Harms of "Reverse Disclosure" in Sexual Assault Trials](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-harms-of-reverse-disclosure-in-sexual-assault-trials/) - Lawyer Jordan Gold explains the consequences of C-51s reverse disclosure requirement of text messages and other communications in sexual assault cases in Canada.
- [Canadian sexual trials explained: balancing the rights of an accused and empowering victims.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/myths-sexual-assault-trials-view-defence/) - Robichaud's criminal law firm explains some of the myths surrounding sexual assault trial in Canada and how exaggerations of abusive procedures can make matters worse.
- [Reasonable Expectation of Privacy during the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://robichaudlaw.ca/reasonable-expectation-of-privacy-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Associate lawyer Minu Walia explains how privacy and other constitutional rights interplay with the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
- [Bail, COVID-19, and the release of inmates detained on the "tertiary ground"](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail-coronavirus-covid/) - A large number of Canadians are currently in custody in this country despite being factually innocent and having already been found not to pose a risk to public safety. We should get those particular people out of jail and into their own homes, immediately. En masse.
- [Diversion for criminal charges in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/what-is-diversion-and-and-i-eligible-to-have-my-criminal-charges-withdrawn/) - Our lawyers explain some of the factors in deciding whether a person is eligible for diversion for criminal charges like shoplifting, marijuana, and other minor charges in Ontario.
- [Cameras in Courts: the time has come in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/cameras-in-court-canada/) - The time has come for media to have cameras and live feeds in Ontario criminal courts.
- [The culture of complacency in criminal court](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-culture-of-complacency-in-criminal-court/) - As much as the Supreme Court of Canada has encouraged the Court system to change the attitude of complacency, little has changed since R. v. Jordan and R. v. Cody. A story about Tim, and his experience with the inefficiency of the administration of justice.
- [We are all Groia: The case for tea parties and resolute advocacy](https://robichaudlaw.ca/groia-tea-party-advocacy/) - How far can a lawyer go in defending their client? What is The definition of advocacy has been revisited by the SCC in Groia v. Law Society of Upper Canada, 2018 SCC 27.
- [What happens when police ask a suspect to participate in a polygraph ("lie detector") test.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/police-lie-detector-suspect-participate/) - Our lawyers are often called by individuals under police investigation who are asking the suspect to participate in a lie detector ("polygraph") test to "exonerate" them. We explain why that is a bad idea.
- [The Notwithstanding Clause, Premier Ford, and the Toronto Council Ruling](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-notwithstanding-clause-premier-ford-and-the-toronto-council-ruling/) - Premier Doug Ford announced that he would invoke the "Notwithstanding Clause" to override the recent decision by Justice Belobaba relating to Toronto City Council
- [Heather's Legal Summaries: R v Trinchi, 2019 ONCA 356](https://robichaudlaw.ca/heathers-legal-summaries-r-v-trinchi-2019-onca-356/) - R v Trinchi is the most recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in a string of cases related to the offence of voyeurism under s. 162(1) of the Criminal Code (see our previous post on the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in R v Jarvis).
- [Can I be charged for using a canoe, kayak, or paddle-board while impaired?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/can-i-be-charged-for-using-a-canoe-kayak-or-paddle-board-while-impaired/) - Under the recent changes in the Criminal Code of Canada, any person who is impaired while within two hours of operating a conveyance is guilty of a criminal offence.
- [The set-date system in Ontario needs change and here's how...](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-set-date-system-in-ontario-needs-change-and-heres-how/) - Fixing delay in the criminal court system starts at the beginning. Recalibrating the set-date court system in Ontario, and Canada will squarely address the delay issues raised in Jordan and Cody.
- [How to Start a Podcast (Lawyer Edition)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-to-start-a-podcast-law/) - Essential tips on how to podcast for lawyers from beginning to end. We explain how we set up our own successful podcast, how we prepare, what equipment we use, and how to publish.
- [Impaired Driving Laws in Canada - Bill C46](https://robichaudlaw.ca/impaired-driving-laws-in-canada-bill-c46/) - Bill C-46 brought about broad changes for impaired driving law in Canada. This law is not just about driving while high on cannabis. C-46 changes the entire scheme.
- ["Under False Pretences": How the Court Deals with Errors in Informations to Obtain Search Warrants](https://robichaudlaw.ca/challenging-search-warrants-under-canadian-law/) - A basic overview of search warrants in Canada. How criminal courts assess factors of corroboration, reliability, candidness, affidavits, and false info in ITOs
- [Heather's Legal Summaries: R v Jarvis, 2019 SCC 10](https://robichaudlaw.ca/heathers-legal-summaries-r-v-jarvis-2019-scc-10/) - Heather Donkers summarizes the latest Supreme Court of Canada decision of R. v. Jarvis that defines the test for reasonable expectation of privacy in a public setting.
- [R v Calnen, 2019 SCC 6](https://robichaudlaw.ca/r-v-calnen-2019-scc-6/) - Heather Donkers describes the recent case of R. v. Calnen that discusses the use of after-the-fact conduct as evidence of intent for murder.
- [Heather's Legal Summaries: R v Mohamed, 2018 ONCA 966](https://robichaudlaw.ca/heathers-legal-summaries-r-v-mohamed-2018-onca-966/) - Heather Donkers discusses the cumulative hearsay rule and the Ontario Court of Appeal case of R. v. Mohamed.
- [Heather's Legal Summaries: R v Boudreault, 2018 SCC 58](https://robichaudlaw.ca/heathers-legal-summaries-r-v-boudreault-2018-scc-58/) - Read Heather Donker's summary on the Supreme Court of Canada case of R. Boudreault that stuck down the mandatory victim fine surcharge under the Criminal Code of Canada.
- [Basic tips on business development and marketing for lawyers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/basic-tips-on-business-development-and-marketing-for-lawyers/) - In preparation of the 4th Annual Recent Call Conference, the following is a very basic blog on the starting points to running a financially successful law practice and marketing that to your clients.
- [Portable Productivity: Lawyers on Integrating Tech Into Practice](https://robichaudlaw.ca/portable-productivity-lawyers-on-integrating-tech-into-practice/) - Our Twitter thread on innovating practice through technology turned into a legaltech legal flash mob of suggestions. We curated them all and posted them here. Worth a read.
- [11 Unexpected Ways to Go to Jail for "Legal" Cannabis: The Absurdities within Bill-45 and Ontario’s Cannabis Act](https://robichaudlaw.ca/11-unexpected-ways-to-go-to-jail-for-legal-cannabis-the-absurdities-within-bill-45-and-ontarios-cannabis-act/) - Look into the future with me: It is some time in late 2018, Bill C-45 has become law...
- [Heather's Legal Summaries: R v Morris, 2018 ONSC 5186](https://robichaudlaw.ca/heathers-legal-summaries-r-v-morris-2018-onsc-5186/) - Heather’s Legal Summariesis a new monthly column discussing a notable trial- or appellate-level court decision from that month. This month is on R. v. Morris and social context in sentencing.
- [Book Review: Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System](https://robichaudlaw.ca/indigenous-people-and-the-criminal-justice-system-a-practitioners-handbook-jonathan-rudin/) - Book Review by Shalini Gunawardhane: Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System A Practitioner's Handbook, by Jonathan Rudin
- [Self-induced intoxication defences in sexual assault cases: the case of R. v. McKaw](https://robichaudlaw.ca/extreme-drunkenness-intoxication-defence-sexual-assault/) - A discussion of the evolution of the self-induced intoxication defence and the constitutional validity of s. 33.1 in Ontario through R. v. McCaw.
- [s. 11(b), R. v. Charley, and Sentencing](https://robichaudlaw.ca/s-11b-r-v-charley-and-sentencing/) - In a post-Jordan world, does the sentencing period count towards the presumptive ceiling of 18 and 30 months for summary and indictable offences respectively?
- [Section 11(b): A Right for the Rich](https://robichaudlaw.ca/section-11b-a-right-for-the-rich/) - An analysis of the history of s. 11(b) challenges and the the visible and invisible costs of bringing an 11(b) motion
- [Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and dangerous driving causing death or bodily harm under Canadian Criminal law](https://robichaudlaw.ca/dangerous-operation-motor-vehicle-death-bodily-harm-249-canada/) - What is dangerous driving or dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death under Canadian law? Our lawyers explain and compare to other offences such as careless driving.
- [R. v. Suter: the Case of the Missing Thumb](https://robichaudlaw.ca/r-v-suter-the-case-of-the-missing-thumb/) - An analysis of the Supreme Court of Canada's case of R. v. Suter, and it's role vis-a-via due process, mitigating factors, vigilantism, and mistake of fact.
- [The Other "Cannabis Act":  9 Things to Know about the Ontario Legislation](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-other-cannabis-act-9-things-to-know-about-the-ontario-legislation/) - Legalization of marijuana in Ontario means much more than what the federal Liberal government is attempting to enact. The Cannabis Act in Ontario defines the sale, use, possession, enforcement, and police powers in the province. Here are 9 things you need to know:
- [Restrictions on pre-sentence credit comes into force](https://robichaudlaw.ca/restrictions-on-pre-sentence-credit-comes-into-force/) - As of Monday, February 22, 2010, the new rules on what, if any, pre-sentence credit may be given to persons held in custody. A summary of the enactment, as found on the Parliament of Canada website, are as follow:
- [Changes to Distracted and Careless Driving in 2018](https://robichaudlaw.ca/distracted-driving-careless-driving-ontario/) - Changes to Distracted Driving and Careless Driving In Ontario are coming. New offences also include the creation of Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm by the Cannabis, Smoke-Free Ontario and Road Safety Statute Law Amendment Act in 2018.
- [Submissions to the Senate of Canada on the Cannabis Act](https://robichaudlaw.ca/submissions-to-the-senate-of-canada-on-the-cannabis-act/) - Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts.
- [You’re Under Arrest: Can You Google a Lawyer?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/youre-under-arrest-can-you-google-a-lawyer/) - Associate lawyer Thomas Surmanski answers the question: "Do you have a right to Google a lawyer upon arrest?" under present Canadian law. The answers may surprise you.
- [Bill C-75: What Does It Mean in Effect?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bill-c-75-what-does-it-mean-in-effect/) - Bill C-75 is a far reaching Bill that, under the guise of expediency, removes a variety of safeguards of the accused included peremptory challenges and preliminary hearings while raising a variety of constitutional red flags.
- [Understanding impaired driving and similar criminal offences in Canada.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/understanding-impaired-driving-charges-over-80/) - This article seeks to provide some basic information on impaired driving charges in Canada, including refusal to provide suitable sample, over 80, DUI, impaired by drug, and similar crimes.
- [Entrapment Ruled Inapplicable in Canadian Terrorism Case](https://robichaudlaw.ca/entrapment-ruled-inapplicable-in-canadian-terrorism-case/) - Today the Star reports the decision of Justice Sproat dismissing the application brought by some of the accused in the "Toronto 18" case involving paid police informant, Mubin Shaikh. The judge ruled that despite the actions of Mr. Shaikh, it did not amount to what is defined as "entrapment" under Canadian Law.
- [Ruth Roberts: 16 things to know before going to jail in Ontario: a prisoner's guide.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/ruth-roberts-16-things-to-know-before-going-to-jail-in-ontario-a-prisoners-guide/) - In this guest, Ruth Roberts of Bonn Law in Quinte, Ontario explains some essential tips for people about to spend some time in jail after being sentenced in both Provincial and Federal institutions in Ontario.
- [Supreme Court of Canada's New Ruling on Care and Control in Impaired Cases](https://robichaudlaw.ca/care-and-control-boudreault-supreme-court/) - R. v. Boudreault and the law of care and control in Canada. Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released the decision of R. v. Boudreault, 2012 SCC 56. Justices LeBel, Deschamps, Fish, Abel, Moldaver and Karakatsanis JJ. concurring in reasons and Cromwell J. dissenting. The case sets out the law in Canada for what it
- [Why the Barristers Act has to go in Ontario.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-barristers-act-has-to-go/) - The Barristers Act in Ontario is a relic of the past that unjustly perpetuates stereotypes and discriminatory practices against lawyers in the province. There is no legitimate reason why it should continue and should be repealed immediately.
- ["The police want to interview me. What do I do?"](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-police-want-to-interview-me-what-do-i-do/) - People often call our lawyers in a panic wondering what to do when police ask for them to come into the police station for an interview. Our lawyers answer.
- [Being charged with careless driving in Ontario (s.130 of the Highway Traffic Act)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/being-charged-with-careless-driving-in-ontario-s-130-of-the-highway-traffic-act/) - Section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act defines the charge and penalties of careless driving in Ontario. Our lawyers explain what it all means in simple terms.
- [Text Message Privacy: Where We Are and Where We Are Going (by Gerald Chan)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/text-message-privacy-where-we-are-and-where-we-are-going-by-gerald-chan/) - Guest blog post by Gerald Chan of Stockwoods exploiting the ramifications of the recent Supreme Court of Canada's decision of R. v. Marakah and R. v. Jones.
- [How Antic changed bail in Canada and the cases that followed it: the case of R. v. Tunney](https://robichaudlaw.ca/antic-tunney-di-luca-bail-decision/) - The ruling in R. v. Tunney by Di Luca J. stands as a prompt reminder that the Supreme Court’s decision in R. v. Antic is binding law, not a polite suggestion.
- [Sent texts and reasonable expectations of privacy in Marakah](https://robichaudlaw.ca/marakah-supreme-court-of-canada-privacy-sent-texts/) - The case of R. v. Marakah, written by Chief Justice McLachlin, has defined what it means to have a reasonable expectation of privacy in sent texts in Canada.
- ["The Best Criminal Lawyer in Toronto" ...and other marketing falsehoods](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-best-criminal-lawyer-in-toronto-and-other-marketing-falsehoods/) - Self-proclaimed "best criminal lawyers" are not the best. "Top Criminal Lawyers" are not the top. How to spot misleading advertising in law, and choosing right.
- [“Five for Fighting”:  The NHL’s Legal Liability for Effects of Fighting on Enforcers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/five-fighting-nhls-legal-liability-long-term-health-effects-fighting-enforcers/) - “Five for fighting” – The National Hockey League’s Liability for Fighting and Enforcers As the season changes to winter, many Canadians turn their attention to the national pastime: hockey. While fans and pundits discuss early-season momentum and argue the merits of advanced statistics, a more serious subplot underlies the fun and games. Advances in medical
- [The Year in Review: Robichaud's Canada's Top Criminal Law Cases for 2014](https://robichaudlaw.ca/supreme-court-canada-top-cases-2014/) - A year in review: the top 10 cases in criminal law for 2014 in Canada.Apart from the early to mid-80’s when the Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect and was interpreted by the Courts, the past five years have hosted unequaled change and paradigmatic shifts in Canada’s criminal law, history and news; 2014 is no exception. Our year
- [Creating a modernized court system in Ontario (A holiday wish-list).](https://robichaudlaw.ca/creating-an-efficient-criminal-court/) - A profound shift is required in the Ontario Court system if we are to adapt to the increasing pressures on delivering justice. Some reasons on why and how to change.
- [Top 10 iPad Trial Lawyer Apps: Litigate Electronically With Style](https://robichaudlaw.ca/top-10-ipad-trial-lawyer-apps-litigate-electronically-and-with-style/) - Our top 10 iPad apps for trial lawyers: A while back, I authored an article entitled “Top 10 iPad Trial Lawyer Apps” that was quite popular for criminal lawyers and litigators like myself who rely on technology to enhance their practice and their skills of persuasion in a courtroom. In the process of updating our website,
- [The cost of liberty: lawyer fees in criminal law (it's not as bad as you think)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-cost-of-liberty-lawyers-fees-in-criminal-law/) - Ever wondered how much it costs to hire a lawyer? Robichaud's law firm explains lawyer fees and their value.
- [Sexual assault trials in Canada: setting the record straight.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/what-happens-at-trial-sexual-assault-cases/) - Our criminal law firm explains what really happens in criminal trials and court for sexual assault cases.
- [We are all Groia: in defence of the defenders](https://robichaudlaw.ca/groia-appeal-supreme-court-of-canada-law-society/) - Sean Robichaud offers his opinions on the upcoming decision by the Supreme Court of Canada on highly anticipated decision of Groia.
- [Being charged with a sexual assault may ruin your life, even if you are innocent](https://robichaudlaw.ca/being-charged-with-a-sexual-assault-may-ruin-your-life-even-if-you-are-innocent/) - It doesn't matter if you are found "not guilty," being charged with a sexual assault may ruin your life regardless. Here is a letter that I wrote commenting on the post by Jonathan Jay entitled "Ignoring the Innocent" that appeared in the National Post. This letter I wrote will appear in response to it: Re: Acquitted
- [Self Defence In Canada: Does one need to "retreat" in their own home from an assailant?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/self-defence-law-in-canada-murde/) - Self Defence Law in Canada: Retreat or Not to Retreat? Justices Sharpe, Simmons, and Epstein JJ.A. held that, in short, a person is not required to “retreat” from his own home and was not something that the trial judge should have let the jury consider in their deliberations that ultimately returned a verdict of guilt
- [The impossible task of marketing a criminal law firm](https://robichaudlaw.ca/marketing-impossible-task-criminal-law-firm-lawyer/) - The Impossible Task of Marketing a Criminal Law Firm. Over the weekend I went to the Whitewater micro brewery in Beachburg, Ontario. While enjoying some fine ale with friends, I was impressed with the velocity in popularity that this small company possessed. After a few “Farmer’s Daughter” pints, I started thinking of my own company and practice and wondered
- [Deportation and conditional sentences: the case of Tran vs. Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/deportation-and-conditional-sentences-the-case-of-r-v-tran/) - The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Tran vs. Canada will have significant consequences for immigration law, deportation, and criminal sentencing. Read more.
- [Reasonable expectation of privacy in voyeurism crime in Canada: the case of Jarvis](https://robichaudlaw.ca/reasonable-expectation-of-privacy-in-voyeurism-crime-in-canada-the-case-of-jarvis/) - The case of R. v. Jarvis from the Ontario Court of Appeal explains the test for voyeurism and the application of one's reasonable expectation of privacy.
- [Liberty lost: the failings of delegating bail hearings to Justices of the Peace in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/liberty-lost-the-failings-of-delegating-bail-hearings-to-justices-of-the-peace-in-ontario/) - How the delegation of bail hearings to Justices of the Peace in Ontario has failed and time for judicial recalibration.
- [5 things I learned in my first weeks as a criminal defence lawyer](https://robichaudlaw.ca/5-things-i-have-learned-as-a-new-defence-lawyer/) - Associate Thomas Surmanski offers 5 things he has learned in his first weeks practicing as a criminal defence lawyer after shifting from his articles in civil litigation.
- [7 practical tips on digital evidence for lawyers. Protection, preservation, tracking, and privilege.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/7-tips-for-dealing-with-digital-evidence-for-lawyers/) - In 2017, lawyers must take special precautions to ensure that digital evidence is preserved, protected, and tracked. Here are 7 tips on how to start.
- [R. v. Alex - Lawful demands and evidentiary shortcuts in over 80 cases](https://robichaudlaw.ca/r-v-alex-lawful-demands-and-evidentiary-shortcuts-over-80-impaired-driving-scc/) - The case of R. v. Alex makes it clear that an unlawful demand does not render the admissibility of a certificate to prove excess alcohol blood levels in Canadian law.
- [What is a Certiorari to Quash Committal for Trial?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/certiorari-quash-committal/) - What is a certiorari in a criminal proceeding? A Certiorari by definition is a request to a court to challenge a legal decision. A Certiorari to Quash Committal in Ontario, specifically, is a request to the Superior Court of Justice to reverse an order from the lower court that an accused must stand trial for his or
- [How to testify in Court: a witness' guide to presenting credible evidence.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-to-testify-in-court-guide-to-testifying/) - Testifying in Court is intimidating, challenging, and raises many questions on what it takes to be credible. Robichaud's offers tips and pitfalls for witnesses.
- [Is Impaired Driving a Criminal Offence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/is-impaired-driving-a-criminal-offence/) - Robichaud's criminal law firm explains the commonly held misunderstanding among Canadians that impaired driving, by drug or alcohol, is not a true crime.
- [The case of Bradshaw: hearsay, gun shots, and reliability.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-case-of-bradshaw-hearsay-gun-shots-and-reliability-bradshaw/) - The most recent Supreme Court of Canadas' case of R. v. Bradshaw set outs hearsay, and use of corroborative evidence to determine admissibility in Canadian trials.
- [Clayton Ruby Shifts the Focus of Delays on the Criminal Justice System](https://robichaudlaw.ca/clayton-ruby-shifts-the-focus-of-delays-on-the-criminal-justice-system/) - Justice delayed, is justice denied. Clayton Ruby discusses the delay in the Ontario Court system.
- [Driving a Boat Impaired is the Same Offence as Driving a Car Impaired](https://robichaudlaw.ca/impaired-boat-cottage-muskoka-charge-lawyer/) - Canadians love cottage country. It's often too easy to forget that impaired driving, over 80, and impaired by drug apply to boats, ATVs, and jet-skis. Learn more.
- [The impropriety of commenting on the veracity of another witness: R. v. R.H. Ont.C.A. (2013)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/veracity-of-another-witness/) - 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 a finding of guilt and entered an acquittal where a judge improperly allowed, and considered, the inability of an accused to
- [The frailties of identification evidence results in new trial ordered by the Ont.C.A.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/frailties-of-identification-evidence/) - The Ontario Court of Appeal ordered a new trial after the exposure and use of frail identification evidence.
- [R. v. Summers by the Ont.C.A., enhanced credit, & pre-trial custody.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/enhanced-credit-pre-trial-custody-summers/) - R. v. Summers sets out the use of pre-trial custody, or "dead-time" in sentencing in criminal cases.
- [R. v. Pham: collateral factors, immigration and sentencing: Supreme Court](https://robichaudlaw.ca/pham-supreme-court-of-canada-immigration/) - Immigration is a legitimate and necessary consideration in sentencing for criminal offences in Canada according to the Supreme Court of Canada.
- [What does it mean to be a surety at a bail hearing?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-surety/) - Many people ask our lawyers: what does it mean to be a surety for a person charged? What do I do at the bail hearing? We explain.
- [Should I just plead guilty to criminal charges: the basics of a plea](https://robichaudlaw.ca/should-i-plead-guilty/) - There are occasions where pleading guilty is in the best interest of a client. However, there are several important considerations before accepting a plea deal.
- [Bill C-13: (Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/protecting-canadians-from-online-crime-act-c3/) - An Overview of Bill C-13: “Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act” On November 20, 2013, Bill C-13 was introduced for First Reading. Although it is entitled “Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act”, the bill stretches much further than the title suggests. To give an idea of what it captures, the less news-marketable sub-title reads: “An Act
- [The "Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act..." and its concerns.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/protecting-canadians-from-online-crime/) - Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act and what it really means. This is not about the sky falling, this is really happening: “There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment. How often, or on what system, the Thought Police plugged in on any individual wire was
- [Disincentives Towards Innocence: Wrongful Convictions at a Micro-Level](https://robichaudlaw.ca/disincentives-towards-innocence-wrongful-convictions/) - DISINCENTIVES TOWARDS INNOCENCE: A LOOK AT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS IN THE ONTARIO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (Sean Robichaud, 2004)* * This is an older paper written many years ago. However, it is still relevant today and seemed appropriate to post for people to understand some of the issues the justice system faces in wrongful convictions. SR, 2014. Injustice
- [19 laws of criminal defence: a lawyer's reflection on a decade of practice.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/laws-of-criminal-defence-lawyers-view/) - Criminal defence lawyer reflects on what he has learned over decade of practice in criminal law and swimming with sharks.
- [How to choose a good lawyer: 9 ways to select the right legal counsel](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-to-choose-a-good-lawyer-ontario-tips/) - How to choose a good lawyer: 9 ways to select the right legal counsel. Choosing a good lawyer is a challenge. In Ontario alone, there are over 20,000 in private practice to choose from. It is almost as diverse as choosing what kind of food you want to eat. Unlike food choices, the decision in selecting
- [Fewer shades than one might think: the law of sexual consent in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/fifty-shades-bdsm-consent-canada/) - Our law firm explains the extent that a person may sexually consent in law in Canada.
- [The Victim Quagmire:  The Input of Complainants in Domestic Assault Prosecutions](https://robichaudlaw.ca/victim-quagmire-input-complainants-domestic-assault-prosecutions/) - Often unknown to victims, once a domestic violence complaint is filed with police, there is little control over having charges withdrawn. This article explains.
- [Social Media for Lawyers: questions, tips, risk, and use.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/social-media-for-lawyers-questions-tips-risk-and-use/) - How to use Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms for lawyers.
- [The R.I.D.E. Impaired Driviing Program: What is it, what are my rights?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/impaired-driving-ride-program-rights/) - Our law firm explains what your rights are when pulled over in R.I.D.E. programs or charged with impaired driving, DUI, or over 80.
- [Why an app can not replace lawyers' advice during police interactions](https://robichaudlaw.ca/why-an-app-can-not-replace-lawyers-advice-during-police-interactions/) - Criminal defence lawyer Sean Robichaud explains the inevitable failures of technology in police interactions when compared to proper legal advice from legal counsel.
- [Prosecuting and defending driving while impaired by drug cases in Canada.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/driving-while-impaired-by-drug-in-canada/) - As marijuana use becomes more tolerated and common, impaired driving by drug cases are on the rise for police forces. Our lawyers explain how this affects drivers.
- [10 Tips for Being a Surety at a Bail Hearing](https://robichaudlaw.ca/10-tips-for-being-a-surety-at-a-bail-hearing/) - 10 Tips for acting as a surety in a bail hearing for criminal charges. It is every parent’s worst nightmare: the phone rings late at night and the somber tone of the caller advises, “Mrs. Johnson, this is you son’s lawyer. He is under arrest requires a surety for a bail hearing tomorrow morning”. As
- [How do I get the Police to Destroy my Fingerprint Records?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-do-i-get-the-police-to-destroy-my-fingerprint-records/) - Destroying fingerprints and records held by the police. If you have ever been charged with a crime, the police may have your fingerprints and other records on file. This can have serious implications on your professional career, any immigration issues you may be dealing with, and as a general matter, your personal privacy. You don’t
- [Why you need a lawyer for domestic assault charges in Ontario.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/domestic-assault-domestic-violence-lawyer/) - Robichaud's criminal law firm explains the importance of hiring a layer for domestic assault and domestic violence charge.s
- [At a R.I.D.E. program stop: who gets to go, who has to blow?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/happens-ride-program-stop-gets-go-blow/) - ‘Tis the Season for Police R.I.D.E. Programs in Ontario It’s the Holiday Season, and with it comes increased police presence in Ontario of R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiatives by police. If you are driving about in the coming weeks, it likely you will encounter one of these roadside checkpoints that randomly test drivers’ sobriety
- [Varying Bail Conditions: A Quick Overview](https://robichaudlaw.ca/varying-bail-conditions/) - Can I have my Bail Conditions Changed? Yes, it is possible vary your bail conditions or the conditions of an undertaking. By far the simpler and less expensive method of doing this is a Bail Variation with Crown Consent. Essentially this means a Crown attorney (a prosecutor) and your defence lawyer agree to a certain
- [Speed up criminal cases without sacrificing Canadian rights: 11 certain and quick fixes](https://robichaudlaw.ca/speed-up-criminal-cases-without-sacrificing-canadian-rights-10-certain-and-quick-fixes/) - 11 certain fixes to increase efficiency in the Canadian criminal justice system and address the problems set out in the Supreme Court of Canada's R. v. Jordan case.
- [The sound and fury of cross-examination.  10 basic tips to winning your next trial.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-sound-and-fury-of-cross-examination-10-guidelines/) - Although not exhaustive, these 10 rules serve as a valuable resource on how to cross-examine witnesses in criminal trials.
- [Forget the speed bumps; focus on the prosecution of careless driving in Ontario.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-lack-of-victim-rights-under-the-ontario-provincial-offences-act/) - Robichaud's law firm explains the connection between safety and prosecution of careless driving charges in Ontario.
- [London Calling! The expansion of Robichaud's law firm.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/law-firm-london-criminal-expansion/) - Robichaud's criminal law firm is growing again. Our criminal defence lawyers offer experienced representation for all criminal charges. Now with a London office.
- [What the legalization of marijuana means for impaired driving in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/legalization-marijuana-impaired-driving-canada/) - Today the Canadian government proposed profound legislative changes for impaired driving to complement the pending legalization of marijuana legislation. Our thoughts...
- [The Legalization of Marijuana and the Impact on Impaired Driving](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-legalization-of-marijuana-and-the-impact-on-impaired-driving/) - Lead counsel and criminal defence lawyer, Sean Robichaud's interview by Law Times on marijuana legalization and impaired driving in Canada.
- [The illegal practice of creepy killer clowning in Canada.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/illegal-creepy-killer-clowns-canada/) - It's no laughing matter: under most circumstances in which the prank is played, creepy killer clowning can be illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada.
- [The Preservation of the LPP Program](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-preservation-of-the-lpp-program/) - A letter in support of the Law Society of Upper Canada preserving the Ryerson LPP program.
- [How to effectively use social media in your law practice.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/how-to-effectively-use-social-media-in-your-law-practice/) - An explanation and 5 simple tips on how to effectively use social media in the legal profession as a marketing strategy.
- [Joint positions in Canada: the Supreme Court case of R. v. Anthony-Cook.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/joint-positions-in-canada-the-supreme-court-case-of-r-v-anthony-cook/) - Read our analysis of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision Anthony-Cook exploring joint positions and sentencing in Canadian law.
- [Lawyers as specialists, not advocates for all seasons.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/lawyers-as-specialists-not-advocates-for-all-seasons/) - The model of lawyers as advocates for every legal issue and dispute is archaic and needs to change. Here is why.
- [“Lock Them Up! Lock Them Up!”:  Is the Tertiary Ground for Detention Fundamentally Unjust?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/lock-them-up-lock-them-up-is-the-tertiary-ground-for-detention-fundamentally-unjust/) - Associate lawyer Jordan Gold writes on the tertiary ground of bail for hearings under s.515 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
- [In defence of the Crown: the case of Ghomeshi.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/in-defence-of-the-crown-in-ghomeshi/) - The Crowns in Ghomeshi prosecuted the case properly, its the public who is wrong in their assumptions.
- [On April 1 Our Law Firm is Moving to Front St. E.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/moving/) - Our law firm is moving April 1.On April 1, our law firm is moving to 43 Front St. E. (Church and Front). We look forward to meeting our existing and new clients at this new space that offers significant enhancements on location, accessibility, appearances, and amenities. All other contact information will remain the same.
- [10 things to know before committing to a life of crime...](https://robichaudlaw.ca/10-tips-to-become-a-criminal-defence-lawyer/) - Thinking of becoming a criminal defence lawyer? Here are 10 things to consider before committing your life to crime...
- [The Rewards of Recidivism: The New, and Misguided Approach Legal Aid Funding in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-rewards-of-recidivism-the-new-and-misguided-approach-legal-aid-funding-in-ontario/) - Legal Aid Ontario has announced massive cuts to the system. New eligibility requires that a person face a "substantial likelihood" of jail - rewarding recidivists.
- [Open-sourcing the law. Why our criminal law precedents are now available online for free.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/opening-sourcing-criminal-law-our-precedents-are-now-available-online-for-free/) - For 2017, we have decided to take on the project of moving many of our criminal law precedents online for lawyers to access, read, and download for free.
- [Youth Presumptions in Sentencing under the YCJA in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/presumption-in-youth-sentence-ycja-adult/) - The Ontario Court of Appeal sets out a two part test in determining moral culpability and accountability in sentencing youth under the YCJA under Canadian Law
- [The Drug Evaluation Expert (DRE) Scheme in Canada (R. v. Bingley)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-drug-evaluation-expert-dre-scheme-in-canada-r-v-bingley/) - Section 254(3.1) of the Criminal Code gives certain officers the authority to perform evaluations on persons suspected of driving while impaired by drug.
- [Zombie Laws in Canadian Criminal Law](https://robichaudlaw.ca/zombie-laws-in-canadian-criminal-law/) - The Canadian Federal government is getting ready to wage war on the country’s so-called “Zombie Laws”. Here is an explanation as to why that change is needed.
- [Defending against Allegations of Liquor License Act Violations](https://robichaudlaw.ca/defending-allegations-liquor-license-act-violations/) - If you are the proprietor of a business that holds a license to sell or serve liquor, you are subject to the Liquor License Act. If you are deemed to have violated this act in some way, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) may seek to charge you with a regulatory offence. Alcohol
- [Bill C-25: “Getting Tough on crime” and the effect on civil liberties.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bill-c-25-getting-tough-on-civil-liberties/) - .
- [Defending breaching court orders: bail, probation, and failing to attend court](https://robichaudlaw.ca/breaching-court-orders-a-defence-primer/) - Defending breaching court orders and compliance offences: bail, probation, and failing to attend Court. Attached in my paper on breaching court orders for the 4th Annual Recent Call Committee for the Criminal Lawyers' Association. This year's top is "Conducting a Trial in the Ontario Court of Justice". This is the paper I have submitted as
- [Think you can represent yourself on criminal charges?  Think again.  13 reasons that's a terrible idea.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/10-reasons-youre-foolish-if-you-dont-hire-a-lawyer-if-youre-criminally-charged/) - 13 Reasons why representing yourself at trial is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, and for many different reasons, it appears that unrepresented litigants are more common than ever in the Canadian criminal justice system. From our firm’s perspective, we have noticed that a shockingly large amount of people are attempting to represent themselves on complicated matters
- [Access to justice: a public acceptance of the need for lawyers, not the acceptance of self-representation.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/unrepresented-court-access-to-justice/) - Access to justice: a need for lawyers, not self-representation or legal information.Recently, there is considerable concern and debate over access to justice and the perils that an unrepresented litigant or accused must overcome at court. Columnist Carol Goar authored “Stinging message to Canada’s judges” set out many of these frustrations (and in turn instigated me to write
- [The first day of court for criminal charges in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/what-happens-on-the-first-day-of-court-in-the-ontario-court-of-justice/) - The first day of court in a criminal matter in Ontario. Generally speaking, the first day of court in Ontario Court of Justice for criminal charges is not your trial date - it is an administrative appearance for the purposes of understanding what the charges are, to obtain disclosure, and to advise the Court of
- [Wrongful convictions commissions in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/wrongful-convictions-in-canada/) - A collection of wrongful conviction inquiries in Canada: It's important for everyone to remember that wrongful convictions happens, continues to happen, and will always happen - but we can all take active steps to minimize those tragedies. The justice system is a human system and like all human systems, mistakes are made - the more
- [The impact of Charge Approval on the public’s perception of Criminal Charges](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-impact-of-charge-approval-on-the-publics-perception-of-criminal-charges/) - Charge approval vs. the Ontario model of after the charge screening in Ontario. After my second year of law school, I worked for the Federal Crown Prosecutor’s office at Main and Hastings in Vancouver. The epicenter of drug crime in Canada, from street level hand-to-hand transactions to massive importing cases, I was wholly immersed in
- [What to do if facing criminal charges in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/facing-criminal-charges-in-ontario/) - What should you do if you are facing criminal charges in Ontario? What do you do if you are facing criminal charges? Very few individuals expect to be charged with a criminal offence at any point in their lives and most of those people are entirely unprepared for the stressful and perplexing process that lies
- [An honest witness can still be wrong: frailties of demeanour evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/an-honest-witness-can-still-be-wrong-frailties-of-demeanour-evidence-and-the-apparently-honest-witness-in-historical-sexual-assault-or-abuse-allegations/) - An honest mistaken witness can still be wrong: the example of historical sexual assault allegations. In preparing and researching my submissions in an historical sexual assault trial, I came across the recent Court of Appeal decision of R. v. H.P.S. [2012] O.J. No. 748, 280 C.C.C., (3d) 500. R. v. H.P.S. points out a very
- [Bad fingerprint evidence can lead to wrongful convictions](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bad-fingerprint-evidence-can-lead-to-wrongful-convictions/) - Fingerprint evidence and wrongful convictions. Yesterday, CBS News reported an Indiana woman Lana Canen was freed over bad fingerprint evidence after 8 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. Sadly this is not the first time such a mistake has occurred. All too often courts, police, prosecutors, and defence lawyers place too much reliance
- [Changes in Canada's drug laws and mandatory minimum sentences come into effect](https://robichaudlaw.ca/changes-in-canadas-drug-laws-and-mandatory-minimum-sentences-come-into-effect/) - Changes in Canada's drug laws and mandatory minimums come into force November 6, 2012. Canadian Drug Laws Coming into forceUnknown to many Canadians, the Conservative government's amendments to Canada's drug laws come into effect today, November 6, 2012. It is surprising how little coverage there is in the media considering how drastic the charges are.
- [R. v. Nedelcu clarifies the law against compelled evidence and weakens then right against self-incrimination](https://robichaudlaw.ca/r-v-nedelcu-clarifies-the-law-against-compelled-evidence-and-weakens-then-right-against-self-incrimination/) - R. v. Nedelcu and the law against compelled evidence and weakens then right against self-incrimination Yesterday the Supreme Court of Canada released the judgement of R. v. Nedelcu 2012 SCC 59 that clarifies what the right against self-incrimination under section 13 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms really means. This is a crucial case for criminal
- [Improper Jury vetting by Crown in murder case requires new trial - Ont.C.A.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/improper-jury-vetting-by-crown-in-murder-case-requires-new-trial-ont-c-a/) - R. v. Spiers: improper vetting by Crowns may require new trials to remedy fairness. Today the Ontario Court of Appeal released the decision of R. v. Spiers, 2012 ONCA 798 that overturned a first-degree murder conviction and ordered a new trial. It was held that the Crown's improper vetting of the jury through misuse of police databases, breaches of internal
- [What is proper and improper in a Crown closing address to a jury?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/what-is-proper-and-improper-in-a-crown-closing-address-to-a-jury/) - A proper (and improper) Crown Closing Address: Today the Court of Appeal released the judgment of R. v. Boudreau, 2012 ONCA 830 that reminded lawyers the extent to which they may properly advocate their positions in closing addresses, particularly as it relates to Crown counsel in this appeal. The appeal arose out of a double homicide that was
- [Arrested over the holiday season? Weekend and holiday bail courts, aka WASH court in Toronto and The GTA](https://robichaudlaw.ca/arrested-over-the-holiday-season-weekend-and-holiday-bail-courts-aka-wash-court-in-toronto-and-the-gta/) - WASH Court and weekend bail hearings. This weekend our firm attended the Old City Hall "WASH" Court that handles all bail hearings for weekend arrests. What many people don't know is that most, if not all, criminal jurisdictions are open every day of the year so that they can accommodate people who are newly arrested,
- [Shoplifting, Theft, and Diversion](https://robichaudlaw.ca/diversion-shoplifting-theft/) - Shoplifting, Theft, and Diversion: having your charges withdrawn. With the holiday season coming up, the frequency of calls our lawyers receive for shoplifting charges and questions about theft and diversion increases significantly. This post provides some information for those people charged with shoplifting, other type of theft and related offences like fraud, uttering a
- [The case of R. v. Aucoin: rights rendered meaningless without remedies.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/r-v-aucoin-rights-remedies/) - The case of R. v. Aucoin: is there such a thing as a right without a remedy? On November 30, 2012 the Supreme Court of Canada released the decision of R. v. Aucoin, 2012 SCC 66 (CanLII). The judgment, written by newly appointed conservative-minded Supreme Court Justice M. Moldaver, dealt with the impropriety of a police officer
- [The criminal lawyer's travelling road show](https://robichaudlaw.ca/ontario-lawyer/) - The travelling nature of criminal practice: An Ontario lawyer's thoughts. One of the best things of being a criminal defence lawyer is the ability to travel and see courthouses and cities throughout the province. Today, I've travelled to Cobourg, Ontario to address some sexual assault charges that I expect to be withdrawn. I arrived early to
- [The case of R. v. N.S.  The Supreme Court of Canada Rules on Niqab in Court](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-case-of-r-v-n-s-supreme-court-rules-on-niqab-in-court/) - R. v. N.S.: A person does not have an absolute right to wear a niqab when testifying in court in Canada. Today the Supreme Court of Canada released the highly controversial decision of R. v. N.S. which set out the legal test for permitting a witness to wear a niqab head covering in criminal trials.
- [The case of R. v. J.W. and a refresher on the use of similar fact evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/similar-fact-evidence/) - 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 89) setting aside the acquittal of J.W. and ordering a new trial on the basis that the trial judge failed
- [Exercising your right to Google your criminal lawyer upon arrest](https://robichaudlaw.ca/exercising-your-right-to-google-your-criminal-lawyer-upon-arrest/) - Do you have a right to Google a lawyer upon arrest? Maybe. A recent decision from an Alberta Provincial Court has raised an interesting question for a person's to contact a lawyer in the age of the internet: Do you have the right to Google your lawyer when under arrest? The decision of R. v. McKay 2013 ABPC 13 says
- [No password on your phone? Fair game for police to search on arrest: R. v. Fearon, Ont.C.A., Feb 20, 2013](https://robichaudlaw.ca/no-password-on-phone-police-can-search-fearon/) - The Case of Fearon: Police Given the Green Light to Search a Phone if not Password Protected.
- [Why bail matters: the example of Oscar Pistorius Bail](https://robichaudlaw.ca/oscar-pistorius-bail/) - Why bail matters: the case of Oscar Pistorius With all the recent coverage of the Pistorius allegations of murder, and the bail now wrapping up the fourth day of proceedings, the issue of bail has taken centre stage in every day conversations. Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair will deliver judgment today on whether or not Pistorius
- [Why Criminal Court is open on Christmas and other holidays in Ontario](https://robichaudlaw.ca/criminal-court-is-open-on-christmas/) - WASH bail court and the holiday season. The festivities do not deny liberty. The Holiday Season does not mean that people are not charged with criminal offences. In fact, the Holiday Season can be some of the busiest time of the year for certain offences. In our experience, we have noticed that impaired driving, domestic
- [If not him, then who? The law of third party suspects in Canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/law-third-party-suspect-canada/) - The law of third party suspects in Canada. Recently, our firm was faced with the issue or raising an alternative suspect in the course of defending our client. Contrary to common sense, the law does not permit a lawyer to simply place blame on another person without having some sort of evidentiary foundation. The need
- [Justin Bieber didn't appear in Toronto Court today.  Want to know Why?](https://robichaudlaw.ca/justin-bieber-didnt-appear-toronto-court-case-today-want-know/) - You don't have to be a celebrity like Justin Bieber to have a lawyer appear on your behalf in Toronto courts if you have a designation of counsel. There were several disappointed Justin Bieber fans at Toronto's Old City Hall Courthouse when he didn't show up in person at Court. Many were probably wondering
- [Defending Commercial Motor Vehicle Violations](https://robichaudlaw.ca/defending-commercial-motor-vehicle-violations/) - OPP Crackdown on Commercial Motor Vehicle Violations The OPP has been cracking down recently on Commercial Motor Vehicle violations in Ontario. As part of the most recent “safety blitz”, police have been issuing tickets for offences including: - operating and unsafe vehicle; - operating a motor vehicle not in accordance with permit limitations; - using

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- [Exclusion of Evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/exclusion-of-evidence/)
- [Canadian Policing](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-and-ontario-police/)
- [The Practice of Criminal Law](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-practice-of-criminal-law/)
- [Freedom of Religion](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/freedom-of-religion/)
- [Right to a Fair Trial](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/right-to-a-fair-trial/)
- [Murder and Manslaughter](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/criminal-offences/murder-and-manslaughter/)
- [Canadian Criminal Lawyer](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-lawyer/)
- [Fingerprint Destruction](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/canadian-criminal-procedure/criminal-records/fingerprint-destruction/)
- [Similar Fact Evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/evidence/similar-fact-evidence/)
- [Right to Counsel](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/right-to-counsel/)
- [Right to Reasonable Bail](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/right-to-reasonable-bail/)
- [World Crime News](https://robichaudlaw.ca/world-crime-news/)
- [Technology](https://robichaudlaw.ca/the-practice-of-criminal-law/technology/)
- [Identification Evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/evidence/identification-evidence/)
- [Sentencing](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/canadian-criminal-procedure/sentencing/)
- [Canadian Immigration & Extradition](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/canadian-immigration-extradition/)
- [Impaired Driving by Drug](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/criminal-offences/impaired-driving-by-drug/)
- [Celebrity criminal cases](https://robichaudlaw.ca/celebrity-criminal-cases/)
- [Toronto Criminal Lawyers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-lawyer/toronto-criminal-lawyers-criminal-lawyers-2/)
- [Oshawa Criminal Lawyers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-lawyer/oshawa-criminal-lawyers/)
- [Newmarket Criminal Lawyers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-lawyer/newmarket-criminal-lawyers/)
- [Criminal Offences](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/criminal-offences/)
- [Defences to Criminal Acts](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/defences-criminal-acts/)
- [Highway Traffic Act](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/highway-traffic-act-canadian-criminal-law/)
- [Driving Offences](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/criminal-offences/driving-offences-criminal-offences/)
- [Victims Rights](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/victims-rights/)
- [Criminal Defence Lawyer](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-lawyer/criminal-defence-lawyer-canadian-criminal-lawyer/)
- [Social commentary](https://robichaudlaw.ca/social-commentary/)
- [Victims of crime](https://robichaudlaw.ca/victims-of-crime/)
- [criminal law](https://robichaudlaw.ca/criminal-law/)
- [domestic violence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/criminal-offences/domestic-violence/)
- [Bencher Election 2015](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bencher-election-2015/)
- [Courts](https://robichaudlaw.ca/courts/)
- [Provincial Offences](https://robichaudlaw.ca/provincial-offences/)
- [YCJA](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/ycja/)
- [Youth Criminal Justice](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/youth-criminal-justice/)
- [London Criminal Lawyer](https://robichaudlaw.ca/london-criminal-lawyers/)
- [Trial within a reasonable time 11b](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/trial-within-a-reasonable-time-11b/)
- [Guest post](https://robichaudlaw.ca/guest-post/)
- [parole](https://robichaudlaw.ca/parole-1/)
- [sentence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sentence-1/)
- [Uncategorized](https://robichaudlaw.ca/uncategorized-en/)
- [Legalization](https://robichaudlaw.ca/legalization-1/)
- [Cannabis](https://robichaudlaw.ca/cannabis-1/)
- [After the fact conduct](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/evidence/after-the-fact-conduct/)
- [podcasting](https://robichaudlaw.ca/podcasting-1/)
- [Voyeurism](https://robichaudlaw.ca/voyeurism/)
- [Legal Aid](https://robichaudlaw.ca/legal-aid/)
- [Right to silence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/right-to-silence/)
- [Remain silent](https://robichaudlaw.ca/remain-silent/)
- [Failure to stop](https://robichaudlaw.ca/failure-to-stop/)
- [Failure to remain](https://robichaudlaw.ca/failure-to-remain/)
- [Sexual assault](https://robichaudlaw.ca/sexual-assault/)
- [Condom](https://robichaudlaw.ca/condom/)
- [Consent](https://robichaudlaw.ca/consent/)
- [Right to be forgotten](https://robichaudlaw.ca/right-to-be-forgotten/)
- [Bail](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail/)
- [Bail Hearing](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail-hearing/)
- [Special Bail Hearing](https://robichaudlaw.ca/special-bail-hearing/)
- [Surety](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail/surety/)
- [Assurety](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail/assurety/)
- [Bail for Murder](https://robichaudlaw.ca/bail/bail-for-murder/)
- [Appeal](https://robichaudlaw.ca/appeal/)
- [Bail](https://robichaudlaw.ca/appeal/bail-appeal/)
- [Bail Pending Appeal](https://robichaudlaw.ca/appeal/bail-pending-appeal/)
- [ineffective assistance of counsel](https://robichaudlaw.ca/appeal/ineffective-assistance-of-counsel/)
- [Mischief](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/criminal-offences/mischief/)
- [Hate-motivated mischief](https://robichaudlaw.ca/canadian-criminal-law/hate-motivated-mischief/)
- [Hate speech](https://robichaudlaw.ca/hate-speech/)
- [cybercrime](https://robichaudlaw.ca/cybercrime/)

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- [pre-sentence custody](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/pre-sentence-custody/)
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- [bail lawyer](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/bail-lawyer/)
- [r. v. aucoin](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/r-v-aucoin/)
- [search and seizure](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/search-and-seizure-2/)
- [arbitrary detention](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/arbitrary-detention-2/)
- [moldaver](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/moldaver/)
- [fish](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/fish/)
- [lebel](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/lebel/)
- [remedies](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/remedies/)
- [search powers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/search-powers/)
- [recent decisions](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/recent-decisions/)
- [boston review](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/boston-review/)
- [criminal code of canada](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/criminal-code-of-canada/)
- [exclusion of evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/exclusion-of-evidence-2/)
- [Charter of Rights and Freedoms - 24(1)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-241/)
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- [niqab](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/niqab/)
- [r. v. n.s.](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/r-v-n-s/)
- [december 20](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/december-20/)
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- [fair trial](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/fair-trial/)
- [examination of witnesses](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/examination-of-witnesses/)
- [demeanour](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/demeanour/)
- [deleterious effects](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/deleterious-effects/)
- [salutary effects](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/salutary-effects/)
- [credibility](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/credibility/)
- [sincerity of religious belief](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/sincerity-of-religious-belief/)
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- [right to counsel](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/right-to-counsel-2/)
- [right to google lawyer](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/right-to-google-lawyer/)
- [calgary](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/calgary/)
- [alberta provincial court](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/alberta-provincial-court/)
- [10(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/10b-of-the-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms/)
- [implementational duties](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/implementational-duties/)
- [detained](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/detained/)
- [without delay](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/without-delay/)
- [reasonable efforts](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/reasonable-efforts/)
- [cell phone](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/cell-phone/)
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- [prior judicial authorization](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/prior-judicial-authorization/)
- [robbery](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/robbery/)
- [data](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/data/)
- [Oscar Pistorius](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/oscar-pistorius/)
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- [motive to lie](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/motive-to-lie/)
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- [presumption of innocence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/presumption-of-innocence/)
- [reverse](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/reverse/)
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- [frailties of identification evidence](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/frailties-of-identification-evidence/)
- [epstein](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/epstein/)
- [judgment](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/judgment/)
- [gough](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/gough/)
- [weak identification](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/weak-identification/)
- [pre-trial custody](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/pre-trial-custody/)
- [dead time](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/dead-time/)
- [remission](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/remission/)
- [statutory release](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/statutory-release/)
- [719(3.1)](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/7193-1/)
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- [russell silverstein](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/russell-silverstein/)
- [timothy green](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/timothy-green/)
- [ingrid grant](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/ingrid-grant/)
- [Truth in Sentencing Act](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/truth-in-sentencing-act/)
- [R. v. Summers](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/r-v-summers/)
- [Cronk](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/cronk/)
- [exceptional](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/exceptional/)
- [if the circumstances justify it](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/if-the-circumstances-justify-it/)
- [immigration refugee and protection act](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/immigration-refugee-and-protection-act/)
- [irpa](https://robichaudlaw.ca/tag/irpa/)
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