Causation is one of the most misunderstood concepts in criminal law. Many people assume that if an accused person played some role in an event, criminal liability automatically follows.

The criminal justice system requires the Crown to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. One way a defence may raise doubt is by introducing evidence that another person committed the offence.

COVID-19 fundamentally changed how bail hearings and bail reviews are argued in Canadian courts. For defence teams, the pandemic highlighted the tension between public safety, public confidence, and the health risks associated with pre-trial detention.

Domestic assault charges are among the most aggressively prosecuted offences in Ontario.