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.

Modernizing Circumstances: Revisiting Circumstantial Evidence in R v Villaroman

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Modernizing Circumstances: Revisiting Circumstantial Evidence in R v Villaroman Case Commented On: R v Villaroman, 2016 SCC 33 (CanLII) My past two blog posts have a thematic connection and this post is no exception. I have … Continue reading →

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The Probative Value of Technological Evidence

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: The Probative Value of Technological Evidence Case Commented On: R v Didechko, 2016 ABQB 376 (CanLII) “After a while circumstantial evidence can be overwhelming!” remarked Mister Justice Germain in the recent Alberta Queen’s Bench decision, R … Continue reading →

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On the DLW Decision and the Meaning of Modernity

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: On the DLW Decision and the Meaning of Modernity Case Commented On: R v DLW, 2016 SCC 22 (CanLII) Despite our common law system, statute law remains a key source of law in Canada. Its importance … Continue reading →

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Who Are the “Parents of the Nation”? Thoughts on the Stephan Case and Section 215 of the Criminal Code

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Who are the “Parents of the Nation”? Thoughts on the Stephan Case and Section 215 of the Criminal Code Matter commented on: Section 215 of the Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46 Much has been written … Continue reading →

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R v LSM and the “Sanctity” of the Joint Submission

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: R v LSM and the “Sanctity” of the Joint Submission Case Commented On: R v LSM, 2016 ABQB 112 In R v LSM, 2016 ABQB 112, Associate Chief Justice Rooke of the Court of Queen’s … Continue reading →

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