Summary Conviction Law for Paralegals, 2nd Edition

• A strong focus on matters permitted in the paralegal scope of practice.
• A new scenario-based chapter dedicated to the common offences within the paralegal scope of practice and overview of mental health, drug, and Gladue courts.
• Expanded discussion on mens rea and intent.
• More comprehensive coverage on search and arrest.
• Discussion of the Jordan Framework’s analysis on trial delay.
• Practice tips and strategies that readers will be them into the workplace.
• Updated material on Bill C-75 and its impact on criminal law.
• A chapter on drafting pre-trial Charter and non-Charter applications, and the rules for serving and filing them in court.
• Additional figures, Case in Point boxes, Apply Your Knowledge sections, review questions, and case law.
• Includes the Law Society of Ontario's Rules and Guidelines for easy reference.
• Relevant updates and excerpts from the Criminal Code, the Criminal Rules of the Ontario Court of Justice, the Charter, and the LSO Paralegal Rules of Conduct.