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.
“Barton is Profoundly Bad Law, Supreme Court Tested”
Writing in the Law Times on the recent Supreme Court of Canada hearing for R v Barton, Matthew Gourlay of Henein Hutchison LLP says the following: “Overturning the Court of Appeal and reinstating Barton’s acquittal would be politically unpopular. This will be a crucial test of the Supreme Court’s institutional integrity — one that we should all hope it does not fail to meet.”
Marie Henein: Reflections on Justice and Leadership
Bottos Law Group was proud to play an integral role by sponsoring Marie Henein’s speech for the Edmonton Public Library Forward Thinking Speakers Series.
Leave to Appeal to the SCC Filed in R v Barton
On Sept. 26, 2017, Dino Bottos and the Bottos Law Group filed their application for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in R v Barton.
Letter re: Alberta Court of Appeal’s Ruling in R v Barton
To Members of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association: Update: Sept. 9, 2017 As some of you know, on June 30, 2017 the Court of Appeal released a 91 page judgment in R. v. Barton overturning a jury acquittal of Bradley Barton on a charge of first degree murder in the death of Cindy Gladue. I am […]
Dino Bottos Appears on CTV Primetime to Discuss Criminal Law
Mr. Dino Bottos appears on CTV Primetime to discuss current topics in Criminal Law. Includes comments on Teen Sextortion, the Court of Appeal and more.
Defence Factum Filed in Supreme Court of Canada Appeal of R v Suter
Bottos Law Group filed the Defence/Appellant Factum today in the Supreme Court of Canada Appeal of R v Suter.
Montreal Mob Prosecutions Stayed
The veil of secrecy concerning the use of Stingray devices, and other novel electronic surveillance technologies in Canada is slowly being pulled back.
Legal Aid Wins Increased Funding
It is heartening that our Provincial government has recognized the importance of Legal Aid to all Albertans, especially low-income Albertans.
Why Border Searches of Devices Violate the Charter
There have been stories in the news about travellers forced to unlock their phones and digital devices. This is a troubling trend, and many people are surprised that this is legal.
Criminal Courts Scramble to Abide By New Court Timelines
The issue of timely trials is a pressing one in Canada, particularly since the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Jordan set new limits on how long a matter can be delayed. The greatest need however, is for more justice system resources.
Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada Granted in R v Suter
The Supreme Court of Canada has today granted Leave to Appeal in the case of R v Suter.