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Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler, principal at Céline Dostler Criminal Defence Lawyer, opened the year by discussing what traits people should look for when choosing legal counsel. What qualities should you look for when choosing a lawyer
Dostaler followed that up by noting that lawyers and their clients must develop trust in each other. The best client/lawyer relationships are built on trust
In February, she explained how the concept of solicitor/client privilege enables clients to confide in their lawyers. Solicitor/client privilege will protect your privacy
Later that month Dostaler explained how lawyers justify their retainers. There are good reasons for the fees that lawyers charge
In March, she delved into the ideas and principles that underpin the Canadian legal system. Basic principles of the Canadian justice system
Dostaler then discussed how the Criminal Code is constantly being changed to keep up with shifts in societal values in areas such as cannabis legalization and same-sex marriage. Updates to the Criminal Code reflect societal values
In her next post, she discussed how special courts focus on areas such as drugs or indigenous offenders. Courts that deal with drug issues one alternative to justice
Dostaler followed up on that by explaining the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Charter of Rights reins in the powers given to police
She closed out the month with an overview of the Canadian justice system. A primer on how justice is delivered in Canada
In April, Dostaler explained the importance of youth courts. Youths need to be treated differently by the courts
She next discussed the public’s role in our justice system, such as serving on juries. What is the public’s role in our justice system?
In May, Dostaler wrote about the truckers’ protest, noting that Canadians have a right to peacefully demonstrate. The Charter grants the right to ‘peaceful assembly’
Later that month, she discussed the charges protesters may face. Here are the charges protesters may face in Canada
Dostaler then explained that protests can be held on both public and private property, with conditions. Peaceful protests are allowed on public and private property
She closed the month by examining the powers police have at protests. Police can exercise their power when protests turn illegal
In June Dostaler’s attention turned to the Emergencies Act that was used to shut down the truckers’ protest. Emergencies Act is meant for ‘urgent and critical’ situations
She then discussed the crime of identity theft. There are many ways someone can steal your identity
In July, Dostaler wrote about how corporations must sometimes deal with cyber blackmail. Ransomware: one of the most popular types of cybercrime
She returned to the cybercrime issue by discussing the phony emails we all receive that urge us to click on a link or send money online. Even financial managers can be fooled by phishing emails
In August, Dostaler explored the crime of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can cross the line into criminal behaviour
The next month, she wrote about the increase in child pornography arrests in recent years. COVID-19 pandemic led to a spike in child porn charges
In October, Dostaler explained why parole is an important part of our justice system. Parole: A carefully built bridge between prison and the community
That same month she wrote about a Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision about how not wearing a condom when requested to can lead to sexual assault charges. SCC ruling provides clarity about sexual assault and condoms
In November, Dostaler noted that Canada’s long arm of the law now extends into outer space. Canada may soon prosecute crimes on the moon
Also in November, she commented on a SCC decision involving third-party records. Third-party records ruling by the SCC is disappointing
Dostaler wrote in December about how online fraud is increasing as more people turn to online shopping. This is the season for online shopping and online fraud
She closed off the year by praising the SCC for revoking a law that dictates that all sexual offenders are to be listed in the national sex offender registry. Judges will now decide who is listed in the sex offender registry. Judges will now decide who is listed in sex offender registry
