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While Restorative Justice (“RJ”) has been part of Canada’s criminal justice system for over 40 years, it has recently received more attention as an alternative way to address (and seek to repair) the harms caused by a broad range of conduct

The potential danger associated with the life of those in the legal profession is an unpleasant topic of conversation among family, friends and staff, but avoiding the subject does not lessen the potential for harm.

With the introduction in February of “Milgaard’s Law, the federal government introduces legislation to implement a commission to review wrongful convictions and recommend cases for review by the courts.

Many lawyers and clients believe that a youth’s record is automatically sealed.

One of the most critical claims criminal lawyers face from former clients is that of “ineffective assistance of counsel.”

In October, the Court of Appeal released its decision in R. v. Morris on how evidence on anti-Black racism should be taken into account on sentencing.

Recent changes to both federal and provincial family law legislation incorporate a new definition of “family violence” and provide guidance on how the court should consider the impact of any family violence in determining the best interests of the child.

Involvement in the criminal justice system can have significant implications for an immigration applicant.

Criminal law cases routinely involve disturbing and traumatic details that arise from incidents of robbery to murder, sexual assault and crimes against minors.

With a backlog of cases that accumulated during the first closure of physical courthouses, limited available courtrooms and continuing public health restrictions, and a threatening second wave of the pandemic, it is essential that you have the knowledge and insights to determine whether your criminal case might be suitable to proceed by way of a remote trial.