Why a Lawyer Might Have to Drop a Client or Get off the Record in a Criminal Case? Recently, Sean “Diddy” Combes’s lawyer applied to be removed as counsel in the former music producer’s [...]

Is BDSM Legal in Canada? Is BDSM legal is Canada? Or is BDSM criminal sexual assault?  The answer is that it depends.  The law differs slightly in different provinces due to differences in binding [...]

R. v. Hodgson (2024 SCC 25): Chokeholds, Self-Defence, and Appeals of Acquittals The Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision in R. v. Hodgson (2024 SCC 25) provides valuable clarification on common issues in Canadian [...]

Courthouse Profile: Newmarket Criminal Court At Robichaud's, our criminal defence lawyers are dedicated to serving clients throughout Ontario. In our "Courthouse Profile" series, we provide valuable insights into the inner workings, procedures, and [...]

Is there a Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Charges such as those pending against Members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior Team? Multiple media outlets reported this week that five former members [...]

Delay in Criminal Cases