Mistrial

R v Griffith: What Happens When a Judge Changes His/Her Mind?

In R v Griffith, 2013 ONCA 510, a decision released by the Ontario Court of Appeal on August 9, 2013, the court was faced with an unusual series of events. The trial judge in this case, having considered the available evidence and submissions, found the defendant guilty of firearm-related offences. Upon careful consideration, however, the […]

Appeal Watch: Obonsawin and Klymchuk Denied Leave to Appeal

Supreme Court Denies Leave in Indian Act GST Exemption Case The Supreme Court will not reconsider whether an Aboriginal’s interest in employment contracts can be considered “property” for the purposes of tax exemption under the Indian Act. In Roger Obonsawin v Her Majesty the Queen, 2010 TCC 222, the Tax Court of Canada determined that […]