Area of law
Criminal
Criminal-law cases interpreting the Criminal Code, evidentiary doctrine, and procedural rights. Stinchcombe disclosure, Jordan delay ceilings, Mann investigative detention, Grant exclusion of evidence, W(D) jury instructions, Lifchus reasonable doubt, Gladue Indigenous-offender sentencing.
7,359 decisions in this area
Topic hubs
Disclosure and Trial within Reasonable Time
Stinchcombe disclosure and Jordan ceilings.
Reasonable Doubt and Jury Instructions
Lifchus, W(D), and the burden of proof.
Search, Seizure and Police Powers
Hunter v Southam, investigative detention, exclusion of evidence.
Mens Rea — The Subjective/Objective Spectrum
From subjective intent through criminal negligence to absolute liability.
Sentencing Indigenous Offenders — Gladue and Ipeelee
Section 718.2(e) and the systemic over-incarceration crisis.