Bail Myths, Real Fixes
Think “bail reform” will clean up street disorder? We take a hard look at what Bill C‑14 really changes and why it targets the wrong problem. From the presumption of innocence to the right to remain s...
30 Okt 202521min
When Indigenous Identity Emerges After Sentencing
A guilty plea, a forgotten past, and a courtroom test of how identity meets justice. We open with a 2011 assault case resolved by a joint submission: an 18‑month conditional sentence after the accused...
23 Okt 202521min
From Picton’s Farm to the Coroner
A notorious criminal case and a sweeping policy change collide in one packed hour, and the throughline is unmistakable: how law balances dignity, proof, and practical consequences. We start by unpacki...
9 Okt 202521min
Sugar, Support, and Frankie
A seven‑month marriage sparked on a sugar‑arrangement site, a $12,000/month support bid, and a dog named Frankie—this one has layers. We open with a candid walk‑through of interim spousal support: wha...
2 Okt 202522min
When Does Someone Become an Agent of the State?
Where do your constitutional protections begin and end? The dividing line between private actions and state authority forms the heart of a fascinating BC Court of Appeal decision that clarifies when o...
25 Sep 202521min
Self-Defense Rights in Your Home
What happens when the line between victim and perpetrator blurs in the eyes of the law? When a homeowner confronts a crossbow-wielding intruder or store employees stop a car theft, should they face cr...
19 Sep 202520min
Secret Decisions and AI Submissions: Civil Resolution Tribunal Challenges
What happens when a legal system designed for small claims is used to tackle complex issues involving international companies and constitutional requirements? Barrister and Solicitor Michael Mulligan ...
11 Sep 202521min
Replaced by Mr. Bean in an Office Without AC? That's Constructive Dismissal
Fentanyl trafficking sentences in BC just got a major overhaul. The BC Court of Appeal has mapped out clearer sentencing guidelines, creating a three-tier system that reflects the devastating impact o...
4 Sep 202521min
