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OC-62224-2Dive into the principles of search and seizure law, including forms of warrants, court jurisdiction for different types of warrants, prospective warrants, nighttime execution, and sealing orders. Consider what are reasonable grounds to suspect vs. reasonable grounds to believe and the difference between investigation thresholds for charges and trial. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Criminal Law Webinar Series on April 16, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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Explore process, procedure and legal implications associated with disclosure. Consider how disclosure applications may affect various deadlines in dealing with matters, along with navigating Jordan concerns when delaying for receipt of additional disclosure. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Criminal Law Webinar Series on April 9, 2021. The total running time is 1 hour, 16 minutes.
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OC-62196Join members of the judiciary and senior counsel to consider practical approaches to a number of criminal law topics. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on December 8, 2020. Total running time is 2 hours, 58 minutes.
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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.
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The LESA Library is an online, comprehensive, and searchable resource that provides you with Alberta-specific legal information you can access from anywhere, at anytime. The complete LESA Library includes access to over 1,000 program papers from 2010 to the present, as well as publications, checklists, editable samples and precedents, and fillable forms. The LESA Library is a paid annual subscription with two payment options. Choose either an annual fee or sign up for our monthly payment option. Regardless of which payment option you pick, your subscription is for one year from the date of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew on the expiration date. You may purchase an individual subscription to one or two areas of law or purchase a subscription to the complete library. Choose your areas of law in the drop-down menu below, select a payment option, and click “Sign Up Now” to add to your cart. Once your purchase is complete, you will have instant access to the LESA Library through the link at the top of our website. Subscribers to the LESA Library agree to abide by our Policies and Terms of Use. For answers to our frequently asked questions, please click here.
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OC-62135.06This presentation provides a brief outline of Charter notices and voir dires from Judge R. Shaigec of the Provincial Court of Alberta (Criminal Division). This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 40 minutes.
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OC-62135.05Explore how legislative updates to the Criminal Code section 320.31(1)(a) lead to substantial changes to both substantive and procedural impaired driving law. In examining the question about certifiable alcohol standards, this presentation reviews the decisions of numerous cases under both the old and new legislation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 33 minutes.
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OC-62135.04Discuss different methods for obtaining blood samples and changes to legislation in relation to blood evidence, including demands, warrants, presumptions, and certificates. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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OC-62135.02Discuss Bill C-46’s introduction of the term “conveyance” into impaired driving legislation under the Criminal Code. Review 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 on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 40 minutes.
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OC-62135.01Consider the implications of the change in wording of a refusal charge under section 320.15 of the Criminal Code. Examine the elements of a refusal charge and what the Crown needs to prove. Identify the conflicting lines of jurisprudence related to proof of mens rea, and explore what may be constituted as a reasonable excuse for non-compliance. This on-demand program was originally presented at an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 27 minutes.
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62135.06This paper provides a brief outline of charter notices and voir dires from Hon. Judge R. Shaigec of the Provincial Court of Alberta (Criminal Division). 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.
