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Legal Affairs Canada @lawscribes.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Lawyers Peter Sankoff, Matt Gourley and Brandon Chung at Supreme Court Canada courtesy @petersankoff.bsky.social. Appearing in R v Hussein a #criminallaw case regarding the accused's testimony and the test for admitting the accused's criminal record. #SCC summary www.scc-csc.ca/case-dossier...

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social covers a judgment of the Quebec Court of Appeal - part of his Quebec series - that addresses how and when a trial judge should be able to comment on the facts to the jury in a jury charge. www.petersankoff.com/monthly-subs...

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Hey young lawyers with an interest in criminal law. I am hiring, and looking for someone who lives (or wants to live) in Edmonton, Calgary OR Ottawa. Details here: sankoffcriminallaw.com/hiring/ Fun video explaining the position here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dI4...

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Want to become a better writer in 2025? Get the printed copy of @petersankoff.bsky.social 's Professor Guide to Persuasive Legal Writing for a limited time for only $39 (+tax & shipping). Hurry, offer ends Friday! www.petersankoff.com/cde-books/

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Some pretty big cases for criminal lawyers released in the last week, like R v Sabiston, 2025 SKCA 3, probably the most significant case on sentence reduction since Nasogaluak. See how you can use it in this Friday's Case Alert. Learn about how CDE can supercharge your practice at petersankoff.com

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

It's Case Alert Friday! In our first Case Alert of 2025, Professor @petersankoff.bsky.social looks at the first appellate decision to ever consider s 516 of the Criminal Code, & determine in what circumstances the Crown can postpone a bail hearing without the accused's consent for "three days”.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

One of my favorite pro tips for criminal lawyers: If you wish to make a statutory interpretation argument, ALWAYS check the French language version of the law. It is amazing how fruitful that is. Honestly, close to 70% of the time, I find the French version helps narrow the breadth.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

The new-look Beacon dropped yesterday for subscribers. Hope you all like it! Find out what you're missing by not being a CDE subscriber at petersankoff.com

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Top Criminal Cases of 2024 is now in press. The e-book is already available. Get a jump start on 2025 by getting a handle on the 19 most significant cases from 2024. www.petersankoff.com/top-criminal... Get 10% off a printed copy!

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I think the transfer from X to Bluesky (still not complete on my end) is not the real result of Twitter being destroyed. What I see, from my end, is less social media use altogether. I loved engaging in this way, but it's very difficult to rebuild, and my new habit is just to post way, way less.

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Tadaaaa! The E-Book of @petersankoff.bsky.social 's brand new Top Criminal Cases 2024 is now available, we're expecting the printed copies in January! Pre-order now, www.petersankoff.com/top-criminal...

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Ending 2024 with a bang! Steven Penney and I just recorded the final Case Alert of the year, doing a full recap of the Supreme Court's blockbuster decision in R v Campbell, 2024 SCC 42, which touches on cell phone interceptions, exigent circumstances and more. Available tomorrow for CDE subscribers!

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

My latest project. Couldn't make it to Top Cases of 2024 (or you could but need more)? My new book details the year in criminal law jurisprudence, with analysis, critique and commentary on the biggest cases of 2024. Check it out!! E-book just $45 + GST. www.petersankoff.com/top-criminal...

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Imaginary conversation. Other person: "Hey did you see the Crown got leave to the SCC again?" Me: "Uh-huh." Other person: "I think they get more leaves granted because they are so much more selective. Me: "Uh-huh." Other person: "Or they're just better at writing them. Me: Sigh.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

What a fun Oilers game that was last night. Wins are better, to be sure, but for the regular season, that was a blast.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

This case is super interesting. Had a lot of fun with it.

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Criminal Defence Essentials @sankoffscde.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

For whatever reason, the Crown here felt there was enough merit to have the jail sentence served AFTER an appeal hearing. If the state feels that way, I'm not sure why a judge concerned with "the scourge of gun violence" should feel otherwise. This is bullsh*t.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The Crown's willingness to consent affects every aspect of the preparation process. Keep in mind that the bar for release on appeal is (deliberately) not high in cases where public safety is not at risk.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I hate this on multiple levels. First, Hourigan "Crown shames", which will be noted. Crowns will be less likely to consent knowing that this can happen. In Alberta, consent releases are automatic - there is no hearing, which is how it should be.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Wow, that's an incredible amount of amazing materials we offer at @sankoffscde.bsky.social! Our research database keeps growing every week! The best timesaving tool for busy criminal lawyers!

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I agree entirely. Nonetheless, I will die on "this was the best television show ever made" hill.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

There's a reason why teams "dump and chase", but Connor McDavid rarely does this. He's so fast and shifty that the only way to possibly control him when he's at speed is to back up. Teams regularly give him the blue line, and his ability to cut and pass after crossing it is awe-inspiring to watch.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Ultimately, given the skill of this era, I think Connor's the best player I've ever seen. If you don't understand why, watch how easily he gets over the opponent's blue line, one of the single most difficult things to do in hockey.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

In case this wasn't obvious, he is the greatest player I've ever seen play hockey. I grew up watching Guy Lafleur in his prime, and he was my boyhood hockey love. But Connor is so much better. The only comparators for me are prime Gretzky and, my pick for best I ever saw previous, Mario Lemieux.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

One of my life's current great pleasures is that I get to watch Connor McDavid play hockey in person 41 times a year, plus playoffs. He is a virtuoso. If you only watch the highlights, you miss the 10-12 times per game he does something that makes me gasp. He's the reason I follow hockey again.

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Peter Sankoff @petersankoff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It's Official! The Criminal Law Case of the Year is R v Reimer, 2024 ONCA 519. Stay tuned for the full winners list.

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