The subject of the COVID-19 virus has made its way into Ontario’s criminal courts and has been considered a “material Read More
Ontario Courts Consider COVID-19 on Bail Review
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Inmate in Ontario Tests Positive for COVID-19
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Prisons are excellent sources for community transmission of illness. There is little opportunity for social distancing, which is being recommended Read More
Reduced Sentence for Drunk Driver Who Killed Three
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The driver of a vehicle who was involved in deadly car accident has had his sentence reduced from nine years Read More
Ontario Court Finds Prostitution Laws Unconstitutional
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An Ontario court judge in London has recently ruled that parts of Canada’s prostitution laws are unconstitutional. Justice Thomas McKay Read More
New Trial Ordered for Homeowner Who Killed Car Thief
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In a unanimous decision, a Hamilton-area man who killed a car thief in front of his home has been ordered Read More
Privacy Commissioner Concerned by the use of Facial Recognition Software by Police
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Facial recognition technology is becoming increasingly popular and being used throughout airports, shopping centres and even by law enforcement. However, Read More
Joyriding Teen Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 2011 Police Death
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A young man, known only as S.K., has recently pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter for the death of York Read More
Parole Board of Canada Under Scrutiny After Convicted Killer Allegedly Kills Again
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A federal investigation has been launched to examine the Parole Board of Canada following charges laid against a convicted murderer Read More
New Study Finds Black Youth More Likely to Be Charged in Durham
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A recent study entitled “Youthful Discretion: Police Selection Bias in Access to Pre-Charge Diversion Programs in Canada” published in the Read More
Criminal Convictions are in Jeopardy Following Clarification of New Rules For Jury Selection by the Appeal Court
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A recent ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal in the case of R. v. Chouhan, regarding how jury selection Read More