Maple syrup theft, trial choice, contraceptive patch case and role of the Crown

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan: The Criminal Code permits judges to make orders for the forfeiture of the proceeds of crime. When the proceeds of crime are not readily accessible because they cannot be located, have been transferred to a third party, are outside of Canada, or for various other reasons, a judge can order a “fine in an amount equal to the value of the property”. Where such a fine is not paid, a judge can set a default period in jail. In the case discus...