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- Text and Consequences: Digital Evidence, Privacy Rights, and Child Protection
Digital communications have become a cornerstone of modern social interactions. However, the legal implications of these interactions, particularly in the context of criminal proceedings, continue to evolve. The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in R. v. P.M. examines several key legal princip … Read more »
- The Supreme Court Considers the Exigent Circumstances Exception
In R. v. Campbell, the Supreme Court of Canada examined whether a warrantless police search of text messages violated the accused’s right to privacy under the Charter. The case centered on urgent public safety concerns—fentanyl-laced drugs were about to enter circulation—and whether these concerns j … Read more »
- Playing With Fire: Understanding Arson Laws in Canada
The world watched in horror as wildfires engulfed LA County in the winter of 2025. These fires began on January 7, 2025, and have been utterly devastating to Southern California. They quickly spread due to extremely dry conditions (the state had not seen rain in nine months) and powerful offshore wi … Read more »
- Forster v. Canada: A Landmark Decision Impacting Dangerous Offender Designations and Habeas Corpus Rights
A Pivotal Shift in Canadian Criminal Law Regarding Unlawful Detention & Dangerous Offender Designations The recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Forster v. Canada (Correctional Service) represents a significant development in Canadian criminal law, particularly at the intersection o … Read more »
- Not Criminally Responsible Due to Mental Disorder
Luigi Mangione and the Definition of Insanity Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy-League-educated American, is the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson. It is alleged that Mangione killed Thompson in Manhattan on December 4, 2024. The shooting was p … Read more »