CONTENT WARNING: This case concerned charges of the possession of child pornography. Decision released January 07, 2020 Introduction Mr. McSweeney, the appellant, appealed his conviction for possession and distribution of child pornography. His trial exclusively consisted of a challenge under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He alleged that his rights under sections 7 andContinue reading “R v McSweeney, 2020 ONCA 2”
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R v Rose, 2020 ONCA 306
Date of Decision May 21, 2020 Key Takeaways: “Alternate” and “additional” jurors are different, and a judge confusing the two can invalidate the trial. Evidence of prior convictions, even when factually relevant to the case, must be treated carefully and given alongside proper jury instructions. A judge’s reasons for conviction into evidence is highly prejudicial,Continue reading “R v Rose, 2020 ONCA 306”
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