What Happens to Seized Assets When Criminal Charges Are Stayed? A Review of R. V. Nguyen

 

Does a stay of proceedings guarantee the return of seized assets? The Supreme Court’s decision in R. v. Nguyen clarifies the Crown’s authority, jurisdictional limits, and burden of proof in forfeiture cases. Read the full article and contact us for experienced legal advice read more here

The Limits of After-the-Fact Conduct in Homicide Trials

 The Ontario Court of Appeal says no. This case highlights why after-the-fact conduct evidence must be carefully assessed and tied to logical inferences rather than assumptions about guilt or intent. Contact us today to discuss your criminal law matter read more here

When Can Police Search Your Car for Cannabis? Understanding Your Charter Rights After R. v. McGowan-Morris

The McGowan-Morris decision shows how courts assess police conduct, individual rights, and public confidence in justice. Explore the ruling and understand its legal significance. Find out how this ruling could impact future vehicle searches read more here

 

The Limits of Browne v. Dunn: The “tenor” of a cross-examination matters

 Examine the Ontario Court of Appeal’s analysis in R. v. McDonald, including the flexibility of Browne v. Dunn, the importance of fairness, and the risks of overly restrictive jury instructions. Read more to better understand this significant criminal law decision read more here

Shielding Accused from Prejudicial Criminal Records

 

 R. v. Hussein, 2026 SCC 2, marks a major shift in Canadian criminal law. Learn how the Supreme Court narrowed the use of criminal records in Corbett applications while reinforcing fairness, social context analysis, and protections against prejudicial reasoning - read more here

What does an “air of reality” to an included offence mean?

 What threshold must be met for an included offence to reach the jury? The “air of reality” test, clarified in R. v. Pan, ensures juries consider realistic alternative verdicts without judicial interference in credibility or inference. This ruling is a game-changer for defence strategy—learn how to apply it to secure fairer trials read more here

Police Arrests in Ontario: Rights You Have and How Courts Respond

 

Delays in counsel access, unlawful arrests, or improper searches can lead to excluded evidence. This article explains how courts assess Charter breaches under section 24(2). Learn how justice is balanced and why legal remedies matter—read more here