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.

R v Borowiec On Infanticide: Does the Crime Fit the Times?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: R v Borowiec On Infanticide: Does the Crime Fit the Times? Case Commented On: R v Borowiec, 2015 ABCA 232 In a few weeks the law school will be humming with activity as the newly … Continue reading →

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Does the Stinert Decision Signal the End of the Preliminary Inquiry?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Does the Stinert Decision Signal the End of the Preliminary Inquiry? Case Commented On: Regina v Stinert, 2015 ABPC 4 For years the efficacy of the preliminary inquiry has been questioned, studied and pronounced upon … Continue reading →

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