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OC-62200Join Justices from the Court of Appeal of Alberta and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta to discuss the judiciary’s perspective on what you can do to better advocate for your clients when appearing before a court or tribunal remotely. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on November 18, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62087.04This paper explores the current legal framework for dealing with electronic evidence obtained by law enforcement contrary to Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms principles. It discusses the analytical framework under s 24(2) of the Charter, and the principles from R v Grant, 2009 SCC 32, which apply when determining the exclusion of electronic evidence. The paper also discusses the use of electronic evidence to obtain judicial authorizations (for search warrants, production orders, etc.) where the evidence was obtained contrary to s 8 of the Charter. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Search and Seizure program in Calgary on June 2, 2018 and in Edmonton on June 9, 2018.
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OC-62087-04In 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.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61826.02bThis paper was drawn from materials presented at the Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Proceeds program held in February 2012. It is designed as a starting point for counsel when faced with prosecuting or defending a wiretap case, assisting in identifying non-Charter issues.
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61922.04In this short paper, these authors explore the ethical limits of a lawyer’s ability to seek, prepare and present evidence from a witness in a proceeding, recognizing that a lawyer’s natural inclination may be to endeavour to orchestrate testimony to assist in proving a client’s case. This paper was presented as part of LESA’s Evidence Law Refresher in November and December 2014.
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OC-62352-05The inevitability of advances in technology and surveillance techniques creates ever-challenging issues in defining the boundaries of privacy under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This panel discussion will provide invaluable insights into the ethical issues that may arise when litigating common section 8 situations, including confidential informants and cash seizures. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 55 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62070.04This paper discusses the admission of evidence of a complainant’s prior sexual activity in sexual assault cases. It provides an overview of the relevant legislation, and highlights the two-step application process to introduce evidence of prior sexual activity. The paper also discusses the production of third party records in sexual assault cases, including the steps required to bring an application compelling production and rights of appeal. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Criminal Procedure Fundamentals program in Calgary on September 21, 2018 and in Edmonton on September 28, 2018.
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62358.01A strong foundation in expert evidence is critical to being an effective criminal lawyer. This paper examines strategies that can assist criminal lawyers when navigating this element essential to many complex criminal trials. Topics include advice for selecting and qualifying your own expert witness, and advice on cross-examining an expert witness. This paper was presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Expert Evidence in Criminal Law webinar on November 17, 2023.
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Consider all things related to experts, including how to test for reception of expert evidence, notice requirements when calling expert witness, what makes for a good expert, and tips and advice for direct and cross examination. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as part of our Criminal Law Webinar Series on May 7, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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62012.03Clients are sometimes dealing with legal issues in multiple areas of law. When considering strategy and tactics, counsel should also evaluate how the options considered may affect a client’s position on other legal issues. This paper focuses on the advantages of keeping tabs on a client’s other litigation arenas for the client’s benefit: first, to avoid weakening a client’s position in those other arenas, and second, to gain information from those other arenas. The paper consists of two parts: (1) employing social media to litigate; and (2) discovering what exists in other litigation arenas and utilizing it for the client’s benefit. In the first part, the legal principles that have developed with respect to accessing and utilizing information gathered from social networking sites is discussed in the context of civil law applications, criminal law applications, and ethical issues. In the second part, a range of topics related to the intersection of legal arenas are discussed, including: statutorily compelled statements and the right against self-incrimination; disclosure and use of pre-trial proceedings or witness testimony in other proceedings; access to Crown files by civil litigants; and the impact of a criminal or traffic verdict on a related civil case. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Intersection of Family and Criminal Law program held in Calgary on March 11, 2017 and in Edmonton on March 18, 2017.
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62224.07This paper explores three hot topics in criminal law: (1) the impact of R v Zora and section 523.1 hearings, (2) remote hearings, and (3) sentencing in the time of COVID. This paper was presented at LESA’s Criminal Law Webinar Series on June 18, 2021.
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62135.02This paper discusses Bill C-46’s introduction of the term “conveyance” into impaired driving legislation under the Criminal Code. It reviews how definitions of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or railway equipment have impacted decisions in past case law and offers 3 points to consider with the switch to the general “conveyance” definition. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Impaired Driving program in Calgary on October 25, 2019 and in Edmonton on November 1, 2019.
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