R. v. Tim: SCC Upholds Convictions Despite Unconstitutional Search
In R v Tim, 2022 SCC 12 [Tim], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC” or “the Court”) affirmed convictions for drug and firearm offences despite the initial arrest having been...
Tagged: admissibility
Relevance in Context: SCC decides R v Schneider
Trial judges play many roles, but one of their main tasks is determining what evidence is admissible. As a rule, all relevant evidence is admissible. But how do trial judges...
Charter Breaches and the Concept of “Fresh Start”: SCC Grants Leave in James Andrew Beaver v R and Brian John Lambert v R
When can courts admit evidence obtained following breaches of an accused’s rights and freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter]? In R v Beaver, 2020 ABCA 203...
Barendregt v Grebliunas Hearing: Admitting New Evidence in Family Law Cases
New evidence is rarely introduced or accepted at appeal courts. However, this rule of thumb could change as the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) hears submissions from counsel in Barendregt...
