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Reasonable Doubt: Peace bonds demystified and online surveillance bill criticized

There’s a lot going on in the news right now regarding criminal law.

Reasonable Doubt: To exclude or not to exclude evidence from trial

In my last article, I began writing about when and why a trial judge throws out evidence in a criminal trial.

Reasonable Doubt: A charter argument can result in a judge throwing out evidence

When an accused person alleges that one of their charter rights have been violated, it’s an uphill battle toward their desired goal.

Reasonable Doubt: Unreasonable-delay applications—a free ride or a social injustice?

For this week’s article, our first of 2012, I’ve chosen to write on a topic that has garnered a bit of media attention as of late.

Reasonable Doubt: No changes required to charge approval process in B.C.

People are finally being charged for participation in the Stanley Cup riots.

Reasonable Doubt: A call to arms on legal aid funding in B.C.

The purpose of the Rally in Ribbons and Robes is to bring awareness to the deplorable state of legal aid funding in British Columbia.

Reasonable Doubt: Drunk drivers have a lot to lose under B.C. impaired-driving regime, Part 2

I want to outline in general what an immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) review looks like and why it is designed to work against the impugned driver.

Reasonable Doubt: Drunk drivers have a lot to lose under B.C. impaired-driving regime

It’s not worth the risk to drink and drive in British Columbia.

Reasonable Doubt: Push for cameras in riot court cases has nothing to do with justice

To hear the comments of the politicians, it sounded like the Stanley Cup riot trials would be held in secret rooms. This is not the case.

Reasonable Doubt: The folly of Canada’s get-tough-on-crime stance, Part 2

While making our communities safe is a laudable goal, the way the Conservatives are going about it is draconian, short-sighted, and will ultimately cost society more than it will...