Criminal Defence Essentials Podcast

Episode 14 - Professor Sankoff discusses the decision of R v JJ

In this episode, Professor Sankoff discusses the decision of R v JJ.

Episode 13- Cross-examination, Legal Writing, Rv Leclerc, Section 33.1 of the Code

In this episode, Professor Sankoff discusses a whole ranch of topics;
(1) Cross-examination and how it could be better;
(2) Legal Writing;
(3) R v Leclerc, 2022 QCCA 365
(4) An important public talk in October (5)
The new section 33.1 of the Code.

Episode 12- First Trip to the Supreme Court

This edition of the CDE Podcast features our first guest - Sankoff Criminal Law Associate Heather Gagnier, here to talk about her first trip ever to the Supreme Court. We also discuss a great case from Quebec on distinguishing grounds for suspicion from grounds for arrest.

Episode 11 - Beacon, Cosby and Collateral Facts

In Episode 11, Professor Sankoff talks about a whole whack of things, including the launch of the Beacon, Cosby and collateral facts, and more!

Episode 10 - R v Sullivan

In episode 10, Professor Sankoff gives some updates on his Criminal Law Firm and discusses dangers of horizontal stare decisis in R v Sullivan.
 

Episode 9- Four Important Things to know about Brown (Extreme Intoxication)

Professor Sankoff discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision that ruled the defence of self-induced extreme intoxication is available in cases of violence.

Episode 8- Sexual Assault Trials

Professor Sankoff's discusses sexual assault trials - and trying to figure out how they have gone so wrong.

Episode 7 - Contempt (Denis), R v Stairs, Bail Pending appeal

Professor Sankoff discusses contempt (Denis), the R v Stairs decision, bail pending appeal and more.

Episode 6 - Convoy Update, Mentorship an Opinion Evidence

In this episode, Professor Sankoff gives a Convoy Update and discusses mentorship and opinion evidence.

Episode 5 - Gale Cup, Setting Up Your Own Law Firm & the Whiskeyjack Decision

In this episode, Professor Sankoff talks about the Gale Cup, the excitement of setting up his own Sankoff Criminal Law firm and his recruitment plans. He also discusses  the Whiskeyjack decision, and how to deal with a bad day (re your reputation).