The Mr. Big Police Investigation – How Real Life Sting Operations Work in BC
From 21 Jump Street to Reservoir Dogs, the undercover cop trope has embedded itself into pop culture. We’re all familiar with the concept, but many are not aware of the…
Criminal Law
A Guide to Firearms Offences in British Columbia
Firearms offences are incredibly serious, especially if you already have a criminal record. In this post, we’ll help you better understand firearms offences, and answer some frequently asked questions. What…
Karima Baloch, Pakistani human rights activist, found dead in Toronto
A dissident Pakistani human rights activist living in exile in Canada has been found dead in Toronto after going missing. Karima Baloch, 37, was granted asylum in Canada in 2016 after her…
How the Landscape of Canadian Law Has Changed With Covid 19
VIDEO PRESENTATION: Rob Dhanu, Co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, former BC Crown Prosecutor and current lead litigator in criminal defence, presents a critical topic during these unprecedented and historic…
A Guide to Marijuana Laws in British Columbia
As you’re probably well aware, recreational marijuana is legal across Canada. Hooray! But that doesn’t mean you’re free to smoke up wherever and whenever you want – we still live…
Who Watches The Watchers? BC Courts May Face Devastating Issues Because of Covid Delays
QUIS CUSTODIET IPSOS CUSTODES - “WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS?” ~JuvenalA growing tsunami of criminal cases may be at risk of never seeing the light of day due to delays arising…
The Current Process For Trying Members Of Canada’s Armed Forces Violates Their Constitutional Rights
Court drops bomb by ruling against constitutionality of military justice system. Decision will impact more than half of the military’s annual caseload. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the…
Objective Fault Standard For Section 145(3) Breach Offences
R. v. Zora (2019 BCCA 9) Court of Appeal finds that the duty-based nature of s. 145(3), combined with the risk-based nature of bail provisions, support Parliament’s intention for the…