Text messages, social media chats, photographs, location data, and other phone records can become important evidence in a sexual assault investigation. In a Regina case, those records may be used to test a timeline, identify who was communicating, provide context for an encounter, or challenge an incomplete account. Digital evidence is not automatically accurate, complete, […]
A complainant can tell police or the Crown prosecutor that they do not want a domestic violence case to continue. That request may be important, but it does not automatically end the charge. Once police lay a criminal charge in Regina, the prosecution is handled in the public interest. The complainant does not personally own […]
Two people may both be found near controlled substances, yet face very different allegations. In one case, police may allege possession for personal use. In another, they may allege possession for the purpose of trafficking, often called PPT. The difference is not simply the amount involved. The Crown must prove possession and, for a PPT […]
Sexual assault cases can involve sharply different accounts of the same interaction. Canadian law does not resolve that conflict by asking which story sounds more familiar or by relying on assumptions about how a person should behave before, during, or after an encounter. The court must apply a precise legal definition of consent, assess all […]
Being served with a contempt application can be alarming, particularly given that a finding of civil contempt can carry the threat of imprisonment. With a better understanding of how these proceedings unfold (and what the court will require at each stage), you and your counsel can better prepare an effective response. What Civil Contempt Actually […]
If your case is headed to the Court of King’s Bench, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make with your lawyer is how you want to be tried: by a judge alone, or by a judge and jury. This isn’t a formality, but rather a strategic choice that can shape the outcome of your case. […]
Has the term “peace bond” been brought up as a possible resolution when you’re facing criminal charges in Regina? For many people, a peace bond offers a path out of the criminal justice system without a conviction, but it comes with conditions and consequences that are important to understand. What Is a Peace Bond? A […]
When police stop or hold you in Regina, two distinct legal situations can apply: arrest and detention. Understanding the difference matters because your rights and what you must do vary greatly between the two, so that’s what we’ll cover today. What Is Detention? Detention occurs when police stop you and you are not free to […]
Missing a court date isn’t like missing a dentist appointment. Whether you forgot, were stuck at work, or simply panicked and didn’t show up, the consequences in Saskatchewan can escalate quickly. Today, we’ll talk about what you can expect and what you should do next. The Immediate Consequence: A Bench Warrant When an accused person […]
If you know police are looking for you, whether because of a warrant, a pending charge, or an active investigation, you have a choice to make. Do you turn yourself in, or do you wait and see what happens? In almost every case, voluntary surrender is the better option. Below, we talk about why this […]
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