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It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social lets loose on the rule in Browne v Dunn. The ONCA gets it right here, and seems to narrow the rule a bit, which is good for defence lawyers everywhere. FREE 30-DAY-TRIAL now available!
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December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social lets loose on the rule in Browne v Dunn. The ONCA gets it right here, and seems to narrow the rule a bit, which is good for defence lawyers everywhere. FREE 30-DAY-TRIAL now available!
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Join Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social in his upcoming seminar this morning on how to make the most of your Charter exclusion motion. Can't make it? No worries, all our (CPD approved!) seminars will be available on our homepage upon recording. Join CDE today
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December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Issue 88 of The Beacon has just dropped!
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December 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Join Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social in his upcoming seminar on how to make the most of your Charter exclusion motion.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Join Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social in his upcoming seminar on how to make the most of your Charter exclusion motion.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our subscribers have just received the brand new, downloadable Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social 's Mini Guide to Use of Statements in Direct and Cross Examination! These concise papers are designed to help out busy criminal lawyers on the fly. criminaldefenceessentials.com/mini-guides/
In this edition of Bite Sized Advocacy, Professor
@petersankoff.bsky.social explains why lawyers should use more visuals in court! Don't miss out, subscribe today, criminaldefenceessentials.com
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November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In this edition of Bite Sized Advocacy, Professor
@petersankoff.bsky.social explains why lawyers should use more visuals in court! Don't miss out, subscribe today, criminaldefenceessentials.com
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November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Issue 87 of The Beacon is out, packed with concise case summaries and expert insights on the most significant recent judicial decisions — saving busy criminal defence lawyers valuable time. Stay ahead of the curve and join today!
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November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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It's Case Alert Friday! In this Case Alert, Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social examines the case of R v Rioux, 2025 SCC 34 - oh no, is this a decision from the Supreme Court on sexual assault??? Be afraid, be very afraid.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It's Case Alert Friday! In this Case Alert, Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social examines the case of R v Rioux, 2025 SCC 34 - oh no, is this a decision from the Supreme Court on sexual assault??? Be afraid, be very afraid.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social 's Guide to Criminal Defences – Second Edition arrives Jan 5, 2025!
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November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social 's Guide to Criminal Defences – Second Edition arrives Jan 5, 2025!
Master justifications, excuses & procedural defences with this essential, updated e-book.
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Master justifications, excuses & procedural defences with this essential, updated e-book.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It’s here! Justice Brock Jones’ excellent seminar is now live on our website. ⭐ Our criminal defence lawyers rated the live seminar an incredible 97%! Don’t miss out—become a subscriber today!
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Join us tomorrow, when Justice Brock Jones offers an in-depth examination of the guiding principles and specific provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Can't make it? All our seminars will be available on our website upon recording.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Join us this Friday at 11 am MST/1 pm EST, when Justice Brock Jones offers an in-depth examination of the guiding principles and specific provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). All seminars will be recorded & made available online afterwards.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Join us this Friday at 11 am MST/1 pm EST, when Justice Brock Jones offers an in-depth examination of the guiding principles and specific provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). All seminars will be recorded & made available online afterwards.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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It's Case Alert Friday! In this week's Case Alert, Professor Steven Penney steps in to explain why the Alberta Court of Appeal incorrectly applied the REP concept in respect of a person travelling in an ambulance to hospital. Don't miss it!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It's Case Alert Friday! In this week's Case Alert, Professor Steven Penney steps in to explain why the Alberta Court of Appeal incorrectly applied the REP concept in respect of a person travelling in an ambulance to hospital. Don't miss it!
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In this week's edition of Bite Sized Advocacy, @petersankoff.bsky.social explains the Rule of 3 (Arguments), and why he tries to keep any submissions to one or two main arguments (and never more than three!).
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October 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In this week's edition of Bite Sized Advocacy, @petersankoff.bsky.social explains the Rule of 3 (Arguments), and why he tries to keep any submissions to one or two main arguments (and never more than three!).
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It's Case Alert Friday, and @petersankoff.bsky.social considers the SCC’s latest: a decision that explains when the Crown can prove in sentencing additional offences (related) for which the accused was not charged. Yes, it’s all about s 725(1)(c) of the Criminal Code.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's Case Alert Friday, and @petersankoff.bsky.social considers the SCC’s latest: a decision that explains when the Crown can prove in sentencing additional offences (related) for which the accused was not charged. Yes, it’s all about s 725(1)(c) of the Criminal Code.
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