On July 8, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada released R v Jordan, 2016 SCC 27 [Jordan], a decision that fundamentally changed the framework that determines whether an accused has been tried within a reasonable time under s 11(b) of the Charter.

A groundbreaking new directive issued by the Federal Prosecution Service of Canada has revised the Government’s approach on simple drug possession offences. Federal Prosecutors are now being told to avoid prosecuting simple drug possession cases.

I am often asked about the law on driving while impaired by cannabis. Since the legislation is brand new, many people aren’t aware of what is and isn’t legal when it comes to using cannabis and driving their vehicle.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently reversed a Bill that eliminated Conditional Sentence (House Arrest) as a sentencing option for certain crimes.

The Police have the right to stop your vehicle for a number of reasons, even if you have done nothing wrong at all, police officers can lawfully pull you over.