All to often the Manitoba criminal law courts are filled with stories of tragedy. It’s the nature of the criminal justice system. A system that involves victims and offenders. Every once in a while, those privileged to participate in the justice system are blessed with different kinds of stories. Stories […]
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Uttering threats is a charge that frequently appears before the law courts in Manitoba. Often these charges arise in the context of domestic relationships and the work place. Heated words exchanged in a moment of anger may put a law abiding individual in unexpected criminal jeopardy. In R v O’Brien, […]
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In Manitoba there are many different kinds of court orders designed to protect those in the community who safety is endangered. These orders may be made by the criminal, civil and family court. The criminal court will issues protective conditions in the form of undertakings and recognizance, in-custody non-communication orders, […]
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Every year across Canada lawyers are required to pay practice fees to their respective law society in order to allow them to practice the law. A lot of lawyers pay these fee without thinking too much about it, so I thought I would take a closer look. In 2016, lawyers […]
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Having a criminal record can feel like being a chained prisoner, with lasting impacts on employment and travel opportunities. However, in Canada, individuals who have demonstrated themselves to be law-abiding citizens can apply for a record suspension, formerly known as a pardon, which sets aside their criminal record from the […]
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The youth criminal justice system operates differently from the adult criminal justice system, recognizing the reduced maturity of young offenders. Rehabilitation and privacy protection are key principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which aims to provide enhanced procedural safeguards for youth. One important aspect of youth criminal records is […]
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There is an old saying within the legal profession: “a person who represents himself has a fool for a client.” That’s true. And unfortunately, for many different reasons, self-represented accused are becoming more common than ever in the criminal justice system. I’ve witness people in the courtroom attempting to represent […]
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