The whole topic of criminal records is a complicated one. Most consider a "criminal record", in the traditional sense, to be a finding of guilt with an accompanying conviction (essentially…
In R. v. Lincoln, 2012 ONCA 542, the appellant, who had been convicted of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime, and breach of probation, was found…
One of the most frequent calls I receive is from a complainant after their significant other has been charged with domestic assault or other domestic related charges asking how they can go…
In R. v. Nguyen, 2012 ONCA 523, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued an endorsement upholding the right of a trial Judge to rely on hearsay evidence at a sentencing…
One of the sentencing options available to a court, provided there is no mandatory minimum and the maximum penalty is not fourteen years or life, is to grant a discharge. …
