Criminal Justice/Criminology

Derived from the definitive loose-leaf text Wilson on Children and the Law, this new publication offers a comprehensive look at children in regards to property and civil participation in Ontario.

Examining both civil and criminal justice contexts in which mental health law is practised, this casebook is a complete guide for law students, articling students and new lawyers or lawyers newly interested in practising any aspect of mental health law.

This authoritative treatise on appellate practice has been in print for nearly 30 years and is a reference source frequently used by civil litigation lawyers and courts across Canada. The book has been cited with approval by judges in almost all of Canada's appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

The advent of the coronavirus crisis has complicated the issue of liability for frontline workers, especially first responders. This volume offers a comprehensive look at this relevant – and evolving – topic.

This practical guide deals with section 11(b) of the Charter which guarantees the right to a trial within a reasonable period of time. It looks at relevant issues and authorities in a post-Jordan world.

A timely text offering an overview of how to manage situations of domestic violence in the context of separation and divorce; providing direction for recognizing and addressing the issues that result.

This volume is required reading for all criminal law practitioners in Canada as it provides invaluable, expert insight into that most fundamental of Charter rights: Section 10(b), the right to counsel.

Conceived as a result of the decision in R. v. Boutilier, this book aims to fill the need for a straightforward and accessible guide to Part XXIV of the Criminal Code that fosters understanding and consistency in its interpretation and application.

This title remains the go-to text for anyone involved in drinking and driving prosecutions and defences and is often described as the "most used" criminal law text by Crowns and defence counsel alike.