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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”