Heather’s Legal Summaries: R v Morris, 2018 ONSC 5186
Heather's Legal Summaries: R v Morris, 2018 ONSC 5186 "Mr. Morris, these are my written reasons explaining why I gave you the sentence that I did. I also know that my reasons [...]
The Notwithstanding Clause, Premier Ford, and the Toronto Council Ruling
The Notwithstanding Clause, Premier Ford, and the Toronto Council Ruling This afternoon, Premier Doug Ford announced that he would invoke the "Notwithstanding Clause" (Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms) to override the [...]
Book Review: Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System
Book Review: Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System The oppression of Indigenous people in Canada has been the centerpiece of political, legal, and social justice discourse over the past five years. [...]
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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 [...]
Section 11(b): A Right for the Rich
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) [...]
s. 11(b), R. v. Charley, and Sentencing
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 [...]
How to Start a Podcast (Lawyer Edition)
How to Start a Podcast (Lawyer Edition) In late 2017, my long commutes and repetitive playlists got me hooked on listening to podcasts. As I listened to some of my [...]
R. v. Suter: the Case of the Missing Thumb
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 [...]