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

Detention in Ontario: Grounds, Rights, and Excluding Evidence

This overview breaks down investigative detention, reasonable suspicion, and your rights to counsel and silence under the Charter. It also explains when courts may exclude evidence due to police misconduct. Explore your options and take action with confidence read more here

 

Understanding Entrapment Law in Canada

 

Are you aware of your rights if the police set you up for a crime? Canadian entrapment law outlines when police actions become unlawful. Find out how “bona fide inquiries” and “reasonable suspicion” affect your case. Get professional help now—speak to an experienced criminal defence lawyer for personalized legal advice read more here

Can what a person does after an alleged offence be used against them?

 

Can post-offence conduct evidence lead to wrongful conclusions? Yes—unless judges carefully guide juries on how to interpret it. Learn how courts use this evidence to infer guilt only when justified. Read how fairness and reason shape the handling of after-the-fact conduct in trials read more here