Author Archives: Jennifer Koshan

About Jennifer Koshan

B.Sc., LL.B (Calgary), LL.M. (British Columbia). Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

Leave to Appeal Granted in Language Rights Case

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Leave to Appeal Granted in Language Rights Case Case Considered: R. v. Caron, 2010 ABCA 343 Gilles Caron was charged with a traffic violation under Alberta’s Use of Highways and Rules of the Road Regulations, A.R. 304/2002, back … Continue reading →

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Multiple Sexual Offence Proceedings and the Disclosure of “Records” under the Criminal Code

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Multiple Sexual Offence Proceedings and the Disclosure of “Records” under the Criminal Code Case considered: R. v. Leykin, 2010 ABQB 631 Ruslan Leykin was charged with a number of sexual offences relating to N.W, who is also the … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice and Representation by Agents

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Access to Justice and Representation by Agents  Case Commented On: R v Frick, 2010 ABPC 280 Cutbacks to legal aid are a harsh reality in Alberta and the rest of Canada. As noted on the … Continue reading →

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Sentencing for Spousal Sexual Violence: Different but Equal

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Sentencing for Spousal Sexual Violence: Different but Equal Cases considered: R. v. D.J.D., 2010 ABCA 207; R. v. D.J.D., 2009 ABPC 216 Until 1983, the definition of rape in Canada excluded offences committed by a husband against his … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice, the Charter and Administrative Tribunals in Alberta: Who holds the Holy Grail?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Access to Justice, the Charter and Administrative Tribunals in Alberta: Who holds the Holy Grail? Case considered: R. v. Conway, 2010 SCC 22 On June 11, 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada considered once again the jurisdiction of administrative … Continue reading →

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