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  • OC-62072-01
    In this presentation, Michael Green QC discusses immigration consequences that criminal justice encounters can have for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals.  Included are tips and tricks of how to best assist clients concerned with how the criminal justice system will influence their immigration status. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
  • OC-62243-01
    This on-demand program reviews Family Maintenance and Support (“FMS”) claims. The presenter will provide an overview of the legislation and touch on various procedural issues involved in bringing or defending an FMS claim. Total running time is 49 minutes.
  • OC-62328
    Introducing evidence from a minor complainant or witness in criminal proceedings requires unique considerations. This webinar will discuss key elements of an application under section 715.1 of the Criminal Code to admit pre-recorded video statements made by a person under the age of 18. It will also consider how to effectively bring the application and argue the voir dire. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 9, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
  • OC-62301
    From the perspective of an IT security expert, this presentation explores digital forensics with a view to helping lawyers better understand resources and techniques available to preserve evidence in their clients’ legal matters. It also provides guidance for lawyers to protect their own digital assets against fraud, IP thefts, and cybersecurity incidents and to recover data if one of these things occurs. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 28, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour.
  • OC-62287-05
    This presentation examines the fundamentals and principles of sentencing as well as the sentencing process from start to finish. Topics discussed include proportionality, parity, and individualization; aggravating factors, mitigating factors, and collateral consequences; denunciation, deterrence, and separation; rehabilitation, restorative justice, and restraint; and totality. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 28, 2022 as part of our Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program. Total running time is 1 hour, 49 minutes.
  • OC-62287-04
    Closing arguments allow counsel the chance to put pieces of the evidentiary puzzle together or expose missing pieces, all in an effort to assist the trier of fact. This presentation provides practical tips for crafting closing arguments in criminal matters. Views from a Crown Prosecutor and a KB Justice are included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 28, 2022 as part of our Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program. Total running time is 57 minutes.
  • OC-62287-03
    This presentation discusses release orders in specialized courts and explores different tips and tricks for negotiating with the Crown for resolution. The presenters also discuss steps required in preparing for negotiations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 28, 2022 as part of our Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program. Total running time is 45 minutes.
  • OC-62287-02
    This presentation discusses practical aspects and obligations of disclosure from defence counsel’s point of view. It also includes the Crown’s views, protocols, and obligations regarding disclosure. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 28, 2022 as part of our Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program. Total running time is 61 minutes.
  • OC-62287-01
    This presentation explores factors that defence counsel should keep in mind when seeking bail. It provides tips on initial client meetings, release plans, negotiating a release, bail hearings, mental health concerns, and bail reviews. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 28, 2022 as part of our Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program. Total running time is 48 minutes.
  • 62287.07
    $65.00
    This paper guides readers through the criminal sentencing process, from start to finish. Topics discussed include proportionality, parity, and individualization; aggravating factors, mitigating factors, and collateral consequences; denunciation, deterrence, and separation; rehabilitation, restorative justice, and restraint; totality; and the sentencing hearing itself. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program in Edmonton on October 28, 2022.
  • 62287.06
    This paper provides practical tips for drafting closing arguments and includes a sample closing argument outline. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program in Edmonton on October 28, 2022.
  • 62287.02
    This paper provides an overview of the legal principles surrounding the accused’s right to disclosure, and to highlight some practical considerations for counsel when requesting and reviewing disclosure materials. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Criminal Law program in Edmonton on October 28, 2022.