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.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
“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.”