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When people are accused of a serious crime, their whole life changes in an instant. It is frightening knowing that you might be going to jail. It would be a difficult time for anyone. You will want the best criminal lawyer to help get you out of this mess unscathed. Turns out, finding the best […]

In all but the most clear-cut scenarios, the line that crosses over into police entrapment can be difficult to prove. Add in the plethora of police entrapment myths and misunderstandings from pop culture and the term can be especially confusing. As such, any new ruling in police entrapment cases can help to clarify where the law stands.

If you have lost trust in your lawyer, you do have the right to change counsel. Losing trust in your lawyer before trial is stressful and needs to be addressed as soon as possible.  But should you switch lawyers? Should you change lawyers? Depending on how far along your case is you may need permission from

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