Mark J. Swartz Law

Mark J. Swartz

Mark J. Swartz is a criminal defence lawyer committed to defending all types of criminal offences. His diligent and vigorous work ethic means your case will be handled in the most efficient manner, while he fights to attain the best possible outcome for your case.

Unwavering committment to obtaining the best possible outcome for your case.

Criminal Law

Defending every criminal charge under the Canadian Criminal Code

Specializing in civil suits against police forces for breaches of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

11 aug

Mr. Big

August 11, 2014

The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled in R v Hart 2014 SCC 52. Mr. Big confessions are now presumptively inadmissible unless the Crown meets the test for admissibility. The Supreme Court’s ruling now provides some protection for individuals who are the targets of these particular stings. The Supreme Court’s decision can be found here

06 jun

Mandatory Minimums & CDSA

June 06, 2014

British Columbia Court of Appeal declines to rule on constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentence provision under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in R v Lloyd 2014 BCCA 224. The Judgment can be found here

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