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Modernizing Circumstances: Revisiting Circumstantial Evidence in R v Villaroman
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
The Probative Value of Technological Evidence
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
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
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
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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