Military Police Tampered with Evidence, Rules Ontario Superior Court
As reported by the CBC, in a recent ruling, Ontario Superior Court Justice Cynthia Petersen stayed assault and sexual assault charges against a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) due to severe misconduct by military police. Austin Corbett represented the Accused in this case in Guelph, Ontario.
Dino Bottos Comments to the CBC on Rise in Sexual Assault Trials
Hundreds more cases of sexual assault and sexual exploitation have gone to trial in Alberta since 2017 — and such trials make up a greater proportion of court dockets, according to Alberta Justice data obtained by CBC News.
Guilty Plea in Manslaughter Case
The Edmonton Journal recently reported the case of Cordell Kennedy, who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Vanessa Silva.
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.
Christopher Giaque Found Not-Guilty
Bottos Law’s counsel successfully defends client against serious and stigmatic offence. Judge finds client not guilty after considering all evidence. Read more on Bottos Law’s website.
Daniel Viau Acquitted of Sexual Assault
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 shortly after Leigh Ann de Ruiter was granted bail on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Will van Engen Comments on “Noah’s Law” Proposal for New Law
Will van Engen, about “Noah’s Law” imposing mandatory minimums on repeat sexual offenders and public access to the sexual offender registry.
Alberta Review Board and the NCR Offender
Jacqueline Petrie was featured in an article about people who have been in hospital for years 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.