Criminal Law and The Charter-2013

Current to: October 2013

The issues, the developments, and the analysis...the information you need!
Rights upon detention and arrest, the right to retain and instruct counsel, and the right to freedom from unreasonable search and seizure are but a few of the areas where the Charter is a living document balancing the interests of individuals against the state. These comprehensive materials review the most important developments of the Charter having a bearing on a broad range of criminal investigations such as motor vehicle stops and searches, BC's automatic roadside prohibition regime, and search of premises, information, and computers and electronic devices. The book also deals with the issues of exclusion of illegally obtained evidence and the constitutional validity of mandatory minimum sentences. You will understand how and where the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to play a critical role in the development of Canadian criminal law, and how to advise your clients on the important issues.