Why Might Bail Be Denied? Understanding Primary Grounds at a Bail Hearing
Learn why bail may be denied on primary grounds in Canada. Understand what judges consider and how a strong bail plan can help secure your
Learn why bail may be denied on primary grounds in Canada. Understand what judges consider and how a strong bail plan can help secure your
Article by Rory Ziv I have been practising criminal law in Alberta for at least twenty years. My work has also taken me to other
Article by Rory Ziv Overview [1] There has been public disagreement about the issuance of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court “ICC” for the
Alberta Adult Alternative Measures Program (AMP): Avoid a criminal record for minor offences. Eligibility, process & benefits explained. No guilty plea required.
The Bill Cosbay Appeal This week an Appeal Court reversed the conviction of Bill Cosby in relation to a sexual assault a jury found him
By a 2:1 margin the Ontario Court of Appeal have struck down legislation which prevented drug traffickers from receiving house arrest as an alternative sentence
Seinfeld Saves the Day [1] In a recent case, R. v. Burgess 2020 ABQB 50, Mr. Burgess was late for his trial regarding some bylaw
BAIL: The Primary Grounds Strength of the Crown’s Case “The expeditious and sometimes informal nature of a bail hearing may reflect an unrealistically strong case
A number of cases deal with the issue of the application of Pre-Trial House Arrest in a sentencing determination. R. v. Lau, 2004 ABCA 408
The following are some cases where Courts have made Conditional Sentence Orders or Suspended Sentences for charges of assault causing bodily harm, or assault with