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R v. Hardenstine, 2025 BCSC 889: use of force and the perils of unreliable sources

Liability of Police Chiefs & Police Boards for Officer Misconduct: Rivard v. Ontario, 2025 ONCA 100

Supreme Court of Canada Affirms Immunity from Arrest in s.4.1(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Taser Use Justified in High Risk Scenario and Exclusion of Evidence due to Non-Compliance with Search and Seizure Provisions

Change of Mind After Refusing Roadside approved screening device [“ASD”] Demand

Summary of R v. Korduner, 2025 ABCA 30

Canada’s Top Court to Determine Whether Expunged Police Discipline Records Are Subject to Mcneil Disclosure

Tiny Home Arrests, Unreliable Tips, and Excessive Use of Tasers

Summaries of R v. Ominayak, 2025 ABKB 69 and R v Pietz, 2025 MBCA 5

Issues with ITO Leads to Quashed Trial Conviction at Court of Appeal