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With sights trained on transforming the justice system in Canada, Dalhousie University has officially launched the Restorative Research, Innovation & Education Lab (RRIELab). The Restorative Justice Lab is the first of its kind, aiming to help establish effective, proactive restorative justice initiatives in Canada and around the world because the approaches focus on individuals and […]

Despite the futuristic, sci-fi sounding name, cybercrime is a real problem that is making its mark on the criminal justice system, but very little is known about Canadian cybersecurity laws. Reliance on personal devices and constant connectivity have left people more exposed and vulnerable to cybercrimes than ever. The frequency, along with the potentially complex

A new (virtual) reality for criminal trials is just around the corner. Although video court appearances from jail and police stations are very common for bail hearings and other pre-trial appearances, the trial itself still occurs inside a physical courtroom. The Crown, criminal defence lawyers, and accused all must make their appearances in person, in

The quick answer to the question of whether or not police can search your cell phone without a warrant is no. However, as with most legal matters, the answer is more complicated than a one-word response would imply. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various ways that law enforcement can search your phone and

It is plainly obvious that Canadian drone laws are intended to increase airspace safety for both crewed aircraft and drones while providing clear rules and regulations for law enforcement. The new laws are much clearer but might still be confusing for amateur drone pilots. In 2019 Transport Canada introduced new drone regulations, and fines surrounding

The day after being arrested for a DUI is a tough one. There are a million questions up in the air about what to do next for your case, in your personal life, and even how you’ll get around. Too often, people are released without any real guidance on what to do next to try

A weapons prohibition order is issued by a judge under either section 109 order or section 110 order of the Canadian Criminal Code. The order prohibits a convicted person from using or possessing restricted or prohibited firearms, crossbows, prohibited devices, ammunition, prohibited ammunition and explosive substances. It is considered an ancillary order after a person has

A Gardiner Hearing is when evidence is called during sentencing after an accused person has entered a guilty plea to outstanding charges, or in very rare instances has been found guilty after a trial. During a Gardiner Hearing evidence is presented to the Judge on aggravating or mitigating facts that are in dispute by either the Crown

Netflix’s Killer Inside is the latest documentary to pose the question, “what role does traumatic brain injury play in criminal activity.” Following the story of Aaron Hernandez, it looks at the potential link between the prevalence of concussions and CTE in the NFL, and violent crimes. The idea of CTE having possible ties to violent crime is