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Mental Illness as a Mitigating Factor at Sentencing

Mental Illness as a Mitigating Factor at Sentencing

  • February 25, 2015
  • Bill Thompson

In this pithy and well-referenced article, Bill Thompson provides a quick reference for lawyers who want to introduce evidence relating to their client's mental health at a sentencing hearing.

Criminal Justice

Garofoli Applications and “Step 6”

  • January 19, 2015
  • Kevin J. Stewart

In this detailed article, Kevin Stewart reviews the Garafoli process and describes the important role of "Step 6."

Criminal Justice
The 6-Word SCC Review

The 6-Word SCC Review

  • December 16, 2014
  • Vincenzo Rondinelli

Struggling to find time to read recent Supreme Court of Canada judgments? Vincenzo Rondinelli has condensed the latest SCC judgments to bite-sized consumption – 6 words to be exact – to keep you up to date. Here’s the latest instalment for the month of December, 2014.

Criminal Justice
The Future of Criminal Law – Some Trends in Practice - Part I

The Future of Criminal Law – Some Trends in Practice - Part I

  • November 19, 2014
  • Anthony Moustacalis

Criminal Lawyers Association President Anthony Moustacalis offers his thoughts on the future of criminal law. In this first instalment of a two part series Anthony weighs in on the pros and cons of our legal aid system.

Criminal Justice
The 6 Word SCC Review

The 6 Word SCC Review

  • October 21, 2014
  • Enzo Rondinelli

Struggling to find time to read recent Supreme Court of Canada judgments? Vincenzo Rondinelli has condensed the latest SCC judgments to bite-sized consumption – 6 words to be exact – to keep you up to date. Here’s the latest instalment for the month of October, 2014.

Criminal Justice