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.

Interim Costs Order Upheld in Language Rights Case

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered: R. v. Caron, 2009 ABCA 34. PDF Version:  Interim Costs Order Upheld in Language Rights Case Gilles Caron was awarded interim costs in relation to expert and legal fees for a language rights claim that was eventually allowed … Continue reading →

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Challenging the Constitutionality and Applicability of the Sexual Offender Information Registry Act

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Warren, 2008 ABCA 436; R. v. Schultz, 2008 ABQB 679; R. v. Owusu, 2008 ABQB 715. PDF Version: Challenging the Constitutionality and Applicability of the Sexual Offender Information Registry Act The Sex Offender Information Registration Act, … Continue reading →

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“Litigation by installments”: Further Developments in the Black Bear Crossing Dispute

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: Tsuu T’ina Nation v. Frasier, 2009 ABCA 23. PDF Version: “Litigation by installments”: Further Developments in the Black Bear Crossing Dispute As noted in a previous post, a February 2008 decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal effectively … Continue reading →

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Medical Marihuana Suppliers and the Charter

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Krieger, 2008 ABCA 394 PDF Version:  Medical Marihuana Suppliers and the Charter There have been several cases before the courts raising issues concerning the right to access medical marihuana as a defence to criminal charges under … Continue reading →

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Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases – Whither Appellate Guidance?

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered: R. v. Jefferson, 2008 ABCA 365; R. v. C.H.L., 2008 ABCA 366. PDF Version: Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases – Whither Appellate Guidance? In two decisions released on back to back days in early November, the Alberta Court … Continue reading →

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