Category Archives: Criminal

The Confidential Informant as a Creation of Law

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa A. Silver PDF Version: The Confidential Informant as a Creation of Law Case Commented On: Her Majesty The Queen v Named Person A, 2017 ABQB 552 (CanLII) We are all conversant with a creation story, be it biblical or … Continue reading →

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R v Keror: Police Duties, Accused Duties, and the Right to Counsel of Choice

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Alexandra Heine

By: Alexandra Heine PDF Version: R v Keror: Police Duties, Accused Duties, and the Right to Counsel of Choice Case Commented On: R v Keror, 2017 ABCA 273 (CanLII) Introduction Mr. Keror was accused of shooting and killing Philip Anny on … Continue reading →

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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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R v Acera: Responding to the Call to Action in Jordan Via Detention Review Hearings

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Amy Matychuk

By: Amy Matychuk PDF Version: R v Acera: Responding to the Call to Action in Jordan Via Detention Review Hearings Case Commented On: R v Acera, 2017 ABQB 470 (CanLII) In R v Acera, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench reviewed … Continue reading →

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All the Pieces Matter: Organized Crime, Wiretaps and Section 8 of the Charter

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Erin Sheley

By: Erin Sheley PDF Version: All the Pieces Matter: Organized Crime, Wiretaps and Section 8 of the Charter Case Commented On: R v Amer, 2017 ABQB 481 (CanLII) Det. Freamon: “Non-pertinent”? How do you log that non-pertinent? Det. Pryzbylewski: No … Continue reading →

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