Keeping Up Is Hard to Do:
A Trial Judge’s Reading Blog

R. v. Silaphet, 2024 MBCA 58, July 24, 2024, at paragraphs 28 to 30: Admissions can be either formal or informal.  A formal admission is an agreement that the admitted

R. v. Gordon, 2024 ONCA 576, July 22, 2024, at paragraph 3: The actus reus of sexual assault requires the Crown to prove three elements: (1) touching, (2) of a sexual nature,

R. v. Varghese, 2024 ONCA 555, July 15, 2024, at paragraphs 33 to 40: In explaining why she had trouble accepting the complainant’s account, the trial judge stated that it

R. v. Hodgson, 2024 SCC 25, July 12, 2024, at paragraphs 74 to 77: First, under s. 34(1)(a), the accused must have subjectively believed that force or a threat thereof was

R. v. 1222149 Ontario Ltd. (Dairy Queen and/or Embrun DQ Grill & Chill), July 8, 2024, at paragraphs 16 to 18: [I]n determining what quantum of fine is appropriate for

R. v. D.W., 2024 ONCA 516, JULY 2, 2024. FACTS:  The accused pleaded guilty to the offence of sexual exploitation, contrary to the former section 146(1) of the Criminal Code. 

R. v. WALLIS, 2024 BCCA 235, JUNE 17, 2024. FACTS: During the execution of a search warrant at the accused’s residence, the police seized a mobile phone that the accused

R. v. CHAHAL, 2024 ABCA 218, JUNE 21, 2024.  FACTS:  The accused was convicted of the offence of assault causing bodily harm.  The accused kicked the victim in the head.

R. v. KNELSEN, 2024 ONCA 501, JUNE 21, 2024. FACTS:  The accused was convicted of the offences of sexual assault, sexual interference, and child luring by means of telecommunication.  At