Category Archives: General

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July

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Supreme Court of Canada to Decide on Warrantless Cell Phone Searches Upon Arrest

In June, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision in which it held that the U.S. Constitution’s protection against “unreasonable search and seizure” meant that police cannot search the contents of cell phones and smart phones … Continue reading


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July

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Acting in Self-Defence: “Reasonableness” is Key

For a long time, Canadians who were acting in self-defence would have a difficult time legally justifying their actions, as the Criminal Code contained multiple provisions that addressed the issue of self-defence and it was challenging for many judges to … Continue reading


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June

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Making Bail: How You Can Get Out and Stay Out of Jail After an Arrest

If you find yourself in a jail cell after an arrest, or get a desperate call from a loved one who has suffered that fate, getting released from jail is likely the first if not only thing on your mind. … Continue reading


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May

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U.S. Visitors to Canada: Crossing the Border With Prohibited or Undeclared Guns Can Cause Big Problems

As discussed here, I am currently representing a U.S. man who, due to an unreliable GPS, accidentally drove towards Ontario with a gun that he had forgotten was stored in the console of his car. This honest mistake has resulted … Continue reading


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May

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“I Was Set Up!” What is – and What Isn’t — Entrapment?

The recent Academy Award-nominated movie “American Hustle” was a take on the FBI’s “Abscam” operation in the late-1970s, where undercover agents and those working with them caught a number of U.S. elected officials taking what they thought were bribes.  Whether … Continue reading

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