Appeal Watch: Eugene Ndhlovu v. Her Majesty the Queen
On February 8th 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) heard Eugene Ndhlovu v. Her Majesty the Queen, an appeal from the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) (R v Ndhlovu,...
Category: Charter Breaches
Derailing a Criminal Proceeding Through Unreasonable Delay: The Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in R. v. Ste-Marie
Introduction Criminal law is oftentimes understood as an outcome-oriented field of law, wherein procedure in the criminal justice system is ultimately aimed at achieving an outcome – guilty or not...
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...
Sanctuary from Drunk Driving Sanctions: SCC to hear appeal in R v McColman
Does private property provide a sanctuary for drunk drivers and prevent the police from conducting sobriety checks? This issue split the Court of Appeal for Ontario (“ONCA”) in R v...
