Category Archives: Flashback

Flashback: R v Sinclair 2010 SCC 35

Key Takeaways: Section 10(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the right to counsel, does not require the presence of defence counsel throughout a police interrogation. In most cases, an initial warning that the detainee can consult with a lawyer, coupled with a reasonable opportunity to do so, satisfied their s. 10(b) rights. However,Continue reading “Flashback: R v Sinclair 2010 SCC 35”

Flashback Summary: Starson v Swayze 2003 SCC 32

[Note: Occasionally I will post summaries of landmark cases from the past that are of general or specific interest. These posts will be categorized as “Flashback” in addition to their regular categories.] CONTENT WARNING: This post contains discussions of psychiatric hospitals, involuntary detention, forced treatment, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Background. Professor Starson (born Scott JefferyContinue reading “Flashback Summary: Starson v Swayze 2003 SCC 32”