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06/17/2026
Our subscribers have just received Issue #105 of The Beacon—our bi-weekly newsletter packed with expert commentary and concise summaries of the latest and most significant criminal law decisions.
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It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor Sankoff takes a look at a Case of the Year contender: R v Robitaille, 2026 QCCA 785 from the Quebec Court of Appeal, which addresses what happens when the Crown wilfully fails to disclose.
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06/11/2026
UPDATE: We’ve already raised $3,675 toward our $15,000 goal to help Kelvin move forward—and every contribution is making a real difference.
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The Courts have been keeping us busy, which means we've been publishing plenty of additional issues of our netletter, The Beacon. This week, however, we're switching gears and bringing you a new advocacy tip!
In Bite Sized Advocacy #21, Professor Peter Sankoff provides a few tips on how to take a stand when the judge doesn't want to hear you out.
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06/08/2026
What can we say? Kyla Lee's seminar, Breath, Blood, and Tears: Understanding the Demands in Impaired Driving Cases, was a triumph, earning a 100% excellent rating from our subscribers. Hail to the Queen! 👑
(This CPD approved seminar is now available on our website: https://criminaldefenceessentials.com/recordings/)
It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor Peter Sankoff examines a case that helps establish the limits of youth custody in sexual assault cases.
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🗒️ Join us tomorrow at 11:00 AM MDT
Breath, Blood, and Tears: Understanding the Demands in Impaired Driving Cases
Presented by Kyla Lee
From roadside breath tests to blood samples and Drug Recognition Expert evaluations, impaired driving investigations present complex legal and constitutional issues.
Join Kyla Lee for a practical discussion of:
✅ Breath, blood, and drug-related demands
✅ Legal thresholds and accused persons' rights
✅ Charter challenges and procedural pitfalls
✅ Effective defence strategies in impaired driving cases
Whether you're an experienced criminal defence lawyer or looking to expand your practice, you'll leave with valuable, practice-ready insights.
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Professor Sankoff 's Guide to Criminal Defences - 2nd Edition is available in print or e-book (or just get the combo!).
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Join the amazing Kyla Lee in her upcoming seminar "Breath, Blood, and Tears: Understanding the Demands in Impaired Driving Cases" this Friday at 11am MT.
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