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…
Criminal Law
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…