Criminal Defence Law

Liberal legislation aimed at limiting how long inmates can be kept in solitary confinement

September 22, 2017

The federal government is introducing legislation that would limit how long prison inmates can be kept in solitary confinement. Once passed, the bill would impose a time limit for what prison officials call administrative segregation. Administrative segregation is used when there is no reasonable alternative to maintain the safety and security of the institution, staff…

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Mandatory License suspensions struck down in Alberta Court of Appeal

May 26, 2017

The Alberta Court of Appeal handed down its decision last week, striking down the current law that indefinite license suspensions be imposed when a person is charged with an impaired driving offence. The mandatory license suspension law, which was struck down in a majority ruling on May 18, 2017, stated that anyone charged with an…

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Random breath testing would not violate Charter rights: constitutional expert

May 23, 2017

The Liberal government introduced Bill C-46, which includes new powers for police and harsher penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in the House of Commons last month alongside their long-awaited plan to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill was expected to come up for second reading on Friday, May 19…

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Proposed Cannabis Act Raises Questions About Consumption Thresholds When Operating Motor Vehicles

April 14, 2017

Currently, it is not illegal to operate a motor vehicle after you have consumed alcohol. It it is ONLY A CRIME if your blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal threshold of 0.08%. (some provinces have different administrative BAC warnings) Similarly, with the legalization of marijuana, it will not be illegal to drive if you…

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When will the Federal Government legalize marijuana?

February 23, 2017

The federal government has promised to legalize marijuana. As to when this will happen is anyone’s best guess.  Presently, marijuana producers are able to grow and sell marijuana to medical patients with a prescription, under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). Given the large market doors to be opened upon legalization, producers…

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