When charged with a criminal offence in Canada, it is important to understand that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The concept of “beyond a reasonable doubt” is a cornerstone of the Canadian criminal justice system. In this article, we will […]
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In the realm of criminal defence, an alibi is a powerful tool that can make a significant difference in establishing the innocence of an accused individual. An alibi refers to a defense strategy where the defendant provides evidence or witnesses to support the claim that they were not present at […]
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The accused was charged with fire bombing a house causing injuries to two of the occupants. One of the occupants, Justin Kirstein, provided the a statement to the police identifying the accused as a participant in the fire bombing. The Trial Begins… At trial the Crown Attorney called Mr Kirstein. […]
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The accused was in custody. On the day in question, a correctional officer became suspicious of the presence of illicit substances due to the several inmate being high on the range. While searching the cells, the correctional officer located cannabis marijuana resin hidden in a balled up sock in the […]
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In this utter threats case, the complainant had advised the police she was at home when the accused urinated on her house. When approached, she said the accused and her began arguing. During his argument, she claimed the accused said he was going to come back and shot her with […]
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