Predictive Policing Tools
Advances in artificial intelligence have allowed for many different organizations to more accurately predict human behaviour. These predictive tools are being used by policing agencies […]
Read More3D Printers
Criminal activities continue to change and evolve as technology improves. In a first of its kind case in Alberta, a man is being charged with […]
Read MoreMinor Drug Possession Charges
COVID-19 restrictions have caused many people who suffer from opioid or other substance addictions to not receive proper support. Some officials have called for the […]
Read MoreStampeding Lawyers
COVID-19 has prompted the Court system to re-evaluate how trials and jury trials will take place in order to properly maintain social distancing. While some […]
Read MoreConditional Sentences
Changes to the Criminal Code from 2012 have been deemed unconstitutional by the Ontario Court of Appeal. This decision marks an important moment for the […]
Read MoreGenetic Discrimination
Genetic testing can be extremely personal for individuals. Discrimination against those who chose to not take a genetic test or disclose the results of a […]
Read MoreRight to Trial in a Reasonable Time
The Supreme Court has recently ruled in R. v. Thanabalasingham that a person’s right to trial within a reasonable time was breached because it took […]
Read MoreExtreme Intoxication Levels
Extreme levels of intoxication is a common occurrence in the criminal justice system. A recent lower Court decision could allow loss of control due to […]
Read MoreRights of Sex Workers
The Court system is constantly evolving to better suit the needs of Canadians. Landmark decisions that drastically change the Court system will first be heard […]
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