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Daniel J. Song KC
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Pringle Law
On-Demand Programs
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Search And Seizure (On-Demand)
Investigate the law of search and seizure. Discuss principles and leading cases relevant to this rapidly-changing area of criminal law. Examine the implications of the Charter, recent case law, and a wide variety of relevant, practical topics that consider the exclusion of evidence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in June 2018. Total running time is 4 hours, 30 minutes. -
A View from the Bench: Section 8 of the Charter (On-Demand)
In this presentation, Justice Antonio discusses the framework for search and seizure law, including s 8 of the Charter, and provides advocacy tips for making search-related arguments before the court. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in June 2018. -
The Current Law Governing the Search of Electronic Devices at the Canadian Border (On-Demand)
In this presentation, Kent Teskey QC discusses border searches under s 99 of the Customs Act, with a particular emphasis on searches of electronic devices. He highlights current case law and Canada Border Services Agency policies. He also provides suggestions for how to best advise clients with respect to border searches. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in June 2018. -
Practical Suggestions for Navigating Issues of Standing (On-Demand)
In this presentation, Matthew Nathanson addresses some of the common issues encountered in search and seizure of electronic devices, including standing under s 8 of the Charter, Vukelich hearings, and the scope of computer searches. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in June 2018. -
Electronic Search and Seizure: After the Breach (On-Demand)
In this presentation, Shelley Tkatch discusses electronic evidence and s 24 of the Charter. She reviews the principles from R v Grant and applies that framework to the search and seizure of electronic evidence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in June 2018. -
Jones-ing for Some Clarity: Uncertainties after Marakah and Jones in the Part VI Context (On-Demand)
In this presentation, Karen Molle and Kelsey Sitar provide a refresher on s 8 of the Charter and consider the Supreme Court of Canada decisions in R v Marakah, R v Jones, and, most recently, R v Le. They also discuss wiretaps and mobile device identifiers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in June 2018.
Papers
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Opening the Gate on Principle: The Role of Jury Control Gauging Threshold Reliability of Expert Evidence
Recently, there has been a call for renewed vigiliance in exercising the gatekeeper role with respect tto the admission of expert evidence This paper discusses the jury control principle and sets out and describes the Mohan criteria for admissibility of expert evidence: relevance, necessity, not subject to an exclusionary rule, and given by a properly qualified expert.
This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Criminal Law 25 program held in Calgary on June 3, 2016 and in Edmonton on June 10, 2016.
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A Practical Guide to the Suspension of s. 10 of the Charter during the Search Warrant Process
This paper discusses delays in access to counsel, contrary to the s 10 Charter right to timely contact with a lawyer, during the search warrant process. The boundaries of the “exceptional circumstances” justifying delayed access to counsel are reviewed in consideration of the case law, which include the prevention of imminent harm to police or public, preservation against imminent loss of evidence, and real and present danger of jeopardizing an ongoing investigation. In addition, detailed tables summarizing case law relevant to each exceptional circumstance are included in the appendices.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Search Warrants program in Edmonton on February 19, 2016 and in Calgary on February 26, 2016.
Past Programs
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Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces (Livestream)
September 22, 2023
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Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces (Edmonton)
September 22, 2023