Dino Bottos Comments on Appointment of New SCC Justice Moreau
Bottos Law Group would like to congratulate former Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Mary Moreau on her November 6, 2023 appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Brandon Blenkarn
Brandon Blenkarn graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law as the bronze medalist for the class of 2023. He is currently serving his period of articles under the mentorship of Mr. Dino Bottos, K.C.
Christopher Giaque Found Not-Guilty
Bottos Law counsel Will van Engen successfully defended his client against one of the most serious and stigmatic offences a person can face.
Daniel Viau Acquitted of Sexual Assault
Bottos Law defence lawyer Will van Engen successfully defended his client, Daniel Viau, against accusations that he sexually assaulted two clients of his in 2016.
Dino Bottos Comments on New De Ruiter Charges
Dino Bottos, criticized how police have handled this case to date. “I’m very concerned about the police’s conduct here,” he said shortly after Leigh Ann de Ruiter was granted bail on consent from the Crown Wednesday afternoon.
Matthew Ackerman
Matt Ackerman graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2021. Prior to joining Bottos Law Group, Matt completed his articles under the mentorship of prominent defence lawyer Mr. Peter J. Royal K.C.
DWI vs DUI: What is the difference?
DWI vs DUI: What is the difference? If you have been charged with an impaired driving offence, you have likely heard the terms “driving under the influence” (DUI) or “driving while impaired” (DWI). At this point, you might be wondering, what do these phrases actually mean? Both terms refer to driving a vehicle while under… View Article
Swearing an Oath a Violation of Religious Freedom
Bottos Law Student-at-Law, Prabjot S. Wirring, challenges the law requiring new lawyers to swear allegiance to the Queen.
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