Criminal
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April 15, 2024
Court increases jail sentence for stabbing but finds additional custody not in public interest
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal and varied the sentence of a man who was involved in a stabbing incident, but stayed the portion of the sentence that was left to be served.
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April 15, 2024
5 new justices announced for Court of the King’s Bench of Alberta
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of five Justices of the Court of the King’s Bench of Alberta.
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April 15, 2024
Property buying, money laundering: An overview
Property buying and money laundering are two interconnected issues that have garnered significant attention in recent years. Money laundering is the process of converting illicit funds, obtained through illegal activities, into seemingly legitimate assets. Property transactions, particularly real estate, have become a popular method for money launderers to clean their illegal funds. This essay will explore the relationship between property buying and money laundering, the methods used in laundering and the steps taken to combat this issue.
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April 15, 2024
2 new justices announced for Alberta Court of Appeal
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of two Justices of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Alberta.
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April 15, 2024
Unleashing legal instincts: Secret power controlling courtroom victories | Maria Mahmoudian
In the world of law, where every move can make or break a case, it might seem odd to rely on something as fuzzy as instinct. But believe it or not, that gut feeling plays a big role in how lawyers do their jobs.
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April 15, 2024
SENTENCING — Criminal Code offences — Homicide — Manslaughter
Appeal by Husbands from sentence of life imprisonment for manslaughter convictions. His parole eligibility was set at statutory minimum of seven years, along with concurrent fixed-term sentences on other counts. The longest one was a maximum 14-year term for the aggravated assault involving the child who was shot in the head.
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April 12, 2024
APPEALS — Grounds — Misapprehension of or failure to consider evidence
Appeal by appellant from his conviction for sexual assault on grounds that the trial judge misapprehended the evidence on material issues, and that he erroneously treated the complainant as a child witness. The appellant and complainant were next door neighbours.
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April 11, 2024
Top court affirms privacy rights for IP addresses
On March 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that an Internet Protocol (IP) address should be considered private. Police require judicial approval before asking for an IP address from an internet provider. This decision in R. v. Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6, made by a narrow majority of five judges, will likely spark more discussion in the future.
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April 11, 2024
B.C. introduces legislation on legal profession reform; law society, bar association opposed
The B.C. government has unveiled long-promised legislation to bring lawyers, paralegals and notaries under the umbrella of one regulator. But the provincial law society and bar association have both come out swinging against the proposals, saying they would erode the independence of the legal profession.
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April 11, 2024
Eclipse of tradition: AI’s ascendancy in the legal era | Maria Mahmoudian
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of law has revolutionized legal practice, reshaping how legal professionals approach research, document analysis and decision-making. From enhancing efficiency to improving accuracy, AI technologies have brought about significant changes that have both benefited and challenged legal practitioners worldwide.