The Crown may only seek to re-open its case after it has closed its evidence and before a verdict is rendered.

For many indictable offences, accused persons may re-elect their mode of trial, sometimes as of right and sometimes with prosecutorial consent. These decisions must comply with strict Criminal Code timelines and formalities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments moved quickly to prohibit price gouging of necessary goods. These offences, while regulatory in nature, carry serious consequences and require careful legal analysis from defence counsel.