
Will van Engen Opposes Extreme Sentence
Bottos Law Counsel Will van Engen was in Court in January opposing an extreme sentence sought by the Crown for his client.
Will van Engen Opposes Extreme Sentence
Bottos Law Counsel Will van Engen was in Court in January opposing an extreme sentence sought by the Crown for his client.
Austin Corbett on Over-Incarceration in the Northwest Territories
Austin Corbett of Bottos Law Group recently commented on the ongoing problem of over-incarceration of indigenous persons, especially women, across Canada and in the Northwest Territories.
Will van Engen Comments on “Noah’s Law” Proposal for New Law
Will van Engen, defence counsel with Bottos Law Group, spoke to the CBC about the proposed “Noah’s Law” which would impose mandatory minimum sentences on repeat sexual offenders and allow public access to the sexual offender registry.
Alberta Review Board and the NCR Offender
Bottos Law Group lawyer Jacqueline Petrie was featured in an article examining the struggle of people, like Mr. Kankam, who have been in hospital for years but given almost no opportunity to move back into the community despite being mentally well for a long time
Judge Rules on Whether Accused Must Remove Mask in Court
A judge has released a written decision explaining why he ordered a murder suspect to remove his COVID-19 mask during a recent trial.
Lawyer Sounds Alarm Over Automated Licence Plate Readers
Austin Corbett was interviewed in the Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald on Dec. 9, 2020, shortly after the Province announced... View Article
Peter Sankoff cited by Supreme Court of Canada
Bottos Law Group Associate Counsel Peter Sankoff was cited twice in last week’s landmark decision of R v Zora, 2020 SCC 14.
Dino Bottos Named Queen’s Counsel
Dino Bottos appointed as Queen's Counsel in Alberta, a recognition of his commitment to the profession and the public for the past 30 years.
Austin Corbett Wins Criminal Law Award
Bottos Law Group lawyer Austin Corbett was honoured on Dec. 11, 2019 by being awarded the Bruce Gunn Junior Barrister’s Award.
Austin Corbett on CTV Primetime – September 4, 2019
Austin Corbett joined CTV Primetime on September 4, 2019 to discuss the problems at the Edmonton Remand Centre, sexual assault sentencing, and the new "Ghomeshi" rules.
Austin Corbett on CTV Primetime – August 21, 2019
Bottos Law Group Associate Austin Corbett joined the CTV Primetime Crime Panel on August 21, 2019 to discuss marijuana drug tests, the victims of crime surcharge, and the bail system.
Austin Corbett on CTV Primetime – July 10, 2019
Austin Corbett joined the CTV Primetime Crime Panel on July 10, 2019 to discuss HUB policing, sexual history evidence, and condom use in sex assault cases.