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Ontarios neglect of our court system is costing taxpayers
On November 19, Justice Peter Daley addressed a courtroom full of reporters at the Superior Court in Brampton to bring attention to the lack of... -
The consequences of having a criminal conviction: Reasonable Doubt
As a criminal defense lawyer, most of my work involves helping my clients avoid a conviction after they’ve been charged with a criminal offense. A... -
How Bill C-75 will impact the preliminary inquiry
Last week, the federal government announced Bill C-75, which is legislation that would change many sections of the Criminal Code. It would change how juries... -
Understanding changes to solitary confinement in Canada: Reasonable Doubt
Ever since the deaths of Ashley Smith in 2007 and Eddie Snowshoe in 2010, there has been an increased focus on the use of solitary... -
How a directed verdict impacted the Liberal party bribery trial: Reasonable Doubt
On October 24, the trial of Pat Sorbara, the former CEO of the Ontario Liberal Party, and Gerry Lougheed, a Sudbury businessman ended. Both were... -
What to do if the police are looking for you: Reasonable Doubt
As a criminal defence lawyer, I am often contacted by people before they have been arrested with a criminal offence. The events that occur between... -
Anti-abortion protestors and the right to free speech: Reasonable Doubt
There seems to be a rash of anti-abortion protesters around Toronto this summer, forcing images of aborted fetuses upon hundreds of passersby. The tactic for... -
Changes to bail in Canada make it fairer for those with low income: Reasonable Doubt
Without a doubt, a bail hearing is one of the most important events in any criminal proceeding. As noted in my previous article on the... -
Sexual assault and intoxication: Reasonable Doubt
Haligonian Bassam Al-Rawi made headlines when he was acquitted of sexual assault in March. The taxi driver was stopped by the police and found with... -
Reasonable Doubt: if the Grinch stole Christmas in Canada, what would happen to him?
In Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch perpetrates a long list of serious crimes against the Whos, the citizens of Whoville. If Whoville fell within... -
Reasonable Doubt: legal aid in Ontario is far from perfect
In the world of criminal defence, the legal aid system has a major impact on access to justice and has been at the centre of... -
Reasonable Doubt: why we need jury trials
Last week, my co-contributor Joseph Fearon wrote an article in Reasonable Doubt arguing for a reduction in the number of civil trials decided by juries.... -
Why criminalizing texting and driving in Ontario is premature
Have you ever found yourself stuck behind a car at a stoplight that has turned green because its driver seems to be oblivious to the world around them? Chances... -
Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court responds to long trial delays
To casual observers of criminal law, it's often forgotten that the defence of a criminal charge goes beyond the question of whether the defendant committed... -
Reasonable Doubt: the history of gun control in Canada
Just over two weeks ago, Omar Mateen opened fire in a Florida nightclub killing 49 people and wounding 53 others. Shootings like this have been...
