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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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”
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