Mark J. Swartz is a criminal defence lawyer committed to defending all types of criminal offences. Being charged with a criminal offence can be very stressful, especially for those who have never had any experience with the criminal justice system before. The best way to put your mind at ease is to choose a lawyer who will work diligently and vigorously to attain the best possible outcome for his clients.
MOREThe Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled in R v Hart 2014 SCC 52. Mr. Big confessions are now presumptively inadmissible unless the Crown meets the test for admissibility. The Supreme Court’s ruling now provides some protection for individuals who are the targets of these particular stings. The Suprme Court’s decision can be found at http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14301/index.do
British Columbia Court of Appeal declines to rule on constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentence provision under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in R v Lloyd 2014 BCCA 224. The Judgment can be found at http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/CA/14/02/2014BCCA0224.htm
Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) law is off to the Supreme Court of Canada. Many are anxiously waiting whether the Supreme Court will grant leave to appeal.
