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.
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.
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.
Austin Corbett on CTV Primetime – June 26, 2019
Austin Corbett joined the CTV Primetime Crime Panel on June 26, 2019 to discuss a number of topics including training for judges, the CTLA, and sentencing.
Will van Engen on Court’s Call to End Bail Delays
Will van Engen of Bottos Law was interviewed by CBC News on the Alberta Court of Appeal’s call to end bail delays in the Province.
Supreme Court Orders New Manslaughter Trial – R v Barton
The Supreme Court of Canada today released the groundbreaking decision in R v Barton. Mr. Barton was represented by Dino Bottos and Bottos Law Group at trial and on appeal.
Will van Engen Comments on the Ongoing Trouble with Bail in Alberta
In an exclusive CBC report delving into the ongoing troubles with the bail system in Alberta, Bottos Law Group Associate William van Engen provided key commentary and opinion.
Dino Bottos Featured in Canadian Lawyer
Dino Bottos, an Edmonton-based criminal defence lawyer, says that a lack of appreciation of the Charter may be in part because it has been in place for less than four decades.
Police Officer’s Comments Undermine Trust
Police must remain objective and impartial. They must be open to innocent explanations in regards to a particular suspect. An officer who begins from the presumption that a criminal suspect is a “maggot” may have lost objectivity.