Evidence

This Year-In-Review volume comprises papers reviewing groundbreaking Supreme Court of Canada's 2017-2018 decisions in criminal law, the law of evidence, and recent developments in the legal profession, along with case comments and special essays.

This collection of essays was prepared in tribute to well-respected author, teacher and justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the late Honourable Mr. Justice John Sopinka.

This important title brings together in one accessible source the law of evidence that applies in civil and criminal proceedings before Canadian courts.

Electronic evidence is now recognised as the main source of evidence worldwide. It affects every aspect of law, criminal and civil, and with the internet, is even more important for all lawyers to understand and apply to daily practice. This book provides you with essential guidance on how to understand electronic evidence.

The second edition offers a comprehensive review of and guide to the role of expert and forensic accountants in civil litigation in Canada. It also provides the necessary guidance to ensure that the benefits of using that specialized expertise are maximized.

This book explains how evidence to support a psychiatric-legal opinion should be collected, interpreted and presented in a legal report or viva voce in court. It provides all the information a litigator or a judge needs.

This combination provides students with the foundation for becoming skilled trial advocates within the boundaries of the rules of evidence.

This book contains expert interpretation and commentary on the most current developments in the law. Procedural aspects of all aspects of a criminal and civil trial – from the pre-trial stage to verdict and sentencing – are covered.

This book offers an examination of relevant Charter issues and cases, touching on everything from roadside investigation, right to counsel and testing at the station/hospital, through to disclosure, trial preparation and Charter procedure at trial.

Learn about the latest developments in evidence law, including evidentiary issues posed by fax and e-mail, scientific and polygraph evidence, and more.