Category Archives: General

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February

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Why Your Trial May Take a While

It is a sad fact of our criminal justice system that the wheels of justice often turn very slowly. If you’ve been charged with a crime and you desperately want to clear your name and move forward with your life, … Continue reading


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January

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Supreme Court of Canada: Warrantless Cell Phone Searches Upon Arrest Okay, Within Limits

Last July, I wrote about the Supreme Court of Canada hearing arguments in the case of R. v. Fearon, in which the issue to be decided was whether police could, without a warrant, search the contents of the cell phones … Continue reading


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January

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When Can Police Search My Vehicle? Do I Have to Let Them?

In Canada, there are specific laws that govern when and under what circumstances police can stop and search your vehicle. The failure of police to follow these guidelines or overstep their authority may constitute a violation of Section 8 of … Continue reading


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September

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Ottawa Criminal Defence Lawyer Bruce Engel Obtains Full Acquittal for U.S. Gun Owner Charged at Border Crossing

A retired U.S. army sergeant major who was arrested and charged with a number of serious gun crimes after he made a wrong turn and accidentally reached a Canadian border crossing, was recently acquitted of all charges against him. “We were going for acquittal … Continue reading


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September

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Adrian Peterson Child Abuse Case: When is Physical Discipline of a Child Criminal Assault?

In a case that has garnered much attention and has shone a spotlight on the issue of acceptable parental discipline, NFL star running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings was indicted by a Texas grand jury on charges of … Continue reading


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