Author Archives: Lisa Silver

About Lisa Silver

Lisa Silver is a proud Calgarian, lawyer, educator, and avid blogger. She holds a B.A. in Economics (UWO, 1984), LL.B. (Osgoode, 1987), and LL.M. (Calgary, 2001). She is a member of the Bars of Ontario (1989) and Alberta (1998). As a criminal lawyer, Lisa has appeared before all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Presently, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, where she teaches criminal law, evidence and advocacy. Lisa also maintains her own law blog at www.ideablawg.ca where she does a podcast series on the Criminal Code. Her blog was recognized with a 2017 Clawbie – Canadian Law Blog Award in the Law Professor/Law School category. Lisa also sits on various Boards and committees. She has presented at many conferences and workshops.

The Creation of Community “Space” in Sentencing in R v Saretzky

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: The Creation of Community “Space” in Sentencing in R v Saretzky Case Commented On: R v Saretzky, 2017 ABQB 496 (CanLII) The Saretzky case will live in infamy as a disturbing crime that defies description and … Continue reading →

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Unpacking R v Barton

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa A. Silver PDF Version: Unpacking R v Barton Case Commented On: R v Barton, 2017 ABCA 216 (CanLII)  R v Barton is a bold and intrepid decision. It is not so much a lengthy decision as it is densely … Continue reading →

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The Delicate Balance of Sentencing: The Application of the Totality Principle in Regulatory Offences

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: The Delicate Balance of Sentencing: The Application of the Totality Principle in Regulatory Offences Case Commented On: Alberta (Health Services) v Bhanji, 2017 ABCA 126 (CanLII) Chief Justice Lamer succinctly described the sentencing process and the … Continue reading →

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Order In the Skyways: A Comment on the Regulation of Drones

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Order In the Skyways: A Comment on the Regulation of Drones Case Commented On: R v Shah, 2017 ABQB 144 (CanLII) The increasing popularity of drones is attracting the attention of the regulatory process as municipalities, … Continue reading →

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R v Anthony-Cook and the Community’s Sense of Justice

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: R v Anthony-Cook and the Community’s Sense of Justice Case Commented On: R v Anthony-Cook, 2016 SCC 43 (CanLII) In R v Anthony-Cook, 2016 SCC 43 (CanLII), Justice Moldaver, on behalf of the full court, clarifies … Continue reading →

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