Tag: Investigation

31 Mar

PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES IN A CRIMINAL CHARGE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR ACQUITTAL

Procedural rules for preliminary inquiries are given in Part 18 of the Criminal Code (Code). In order to protect an accused from being subjected to a public trial...

29 Mar

DISCLOSURE VS. PRIVILEGED INFORMATION IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

The Crown counsel (prosecutor) has limited discretion to withhold disclosure where disclosure would reveal information protected by privilege. Such exceptions are solicitor-client privilege, police informer privilege, and the privilege...