Category Archives: State Responses to Violence

A Clarification of Evidentiary Requirements under the Protection Against Family Violence Act

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered:  J.S. v. D.J.K., 2009 ABQB 426. PDV Version: A Clarification of Evidentiary Requirements under the Protection Against Family Violence Act Justice Donald Lee is a prolific author of judgments posted to the Alberta Courts website, and one of … Continue reading →

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Challenging the Constitutionality and Applicability of the Sexual Offender Information Registry Act

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Warren, 2008 ABCA 436; R. v. Schultz, 2008 ABQB 679; R. v. Owusu, 2008 ABQB 715. PDF Version: Challenging the Constitutionality and Applicability of the Sexual Offender Information Registry Act The Sex Offender Information Registration Act, … Continue reading →

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Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases – Whither Appellate Guidance?

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered: R. v. Jefferson, 2008 ABCA 365; R. v. C.H.L., 2008 ABCA 366. PDF Version: Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases – Whither Appellate Guidance? In two decisions released on back to back days in early November, the Alberta Court … Continue reading →

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Family Violence Cases in Alberta: A Snapshot

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: M.E.B. v. C.W.M., 2008 ABQB 484; N.L.B. v. K.G.C., 2008 ABQB 485; R. v. M.S., 2008 ABQB 488; K.F. v. A.F., 2008 ABQB 496. PDF Version: Family Violence Cases in Alberta: A Snapshot In a one week period … Continue reading →

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Infidelity Does Not Necessarily Amount to Provocation

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Tran, 2008 ABCA 209 PDF Version:  Infidelity Does Not Necessarily Amount to Provocation Domestic violence remains a terrible problem in Canadian society, and Alberta has one of the highest rates in the country (Karen Mihorean, Family … Continue reading →

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