Search and Seizure Law in Canada (Print & ProView)

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Search and Seizure Law in Canada offers comprehensive coverage of search and seizure law, an essential element of both the criminal process and regulatory regimes. The effect of the Charter protection against unreasonable search and seizure is examined, drawing upon U.S. jurisprudence where appropriate.

Individual chapters examine various types of searches, including electronic surveillance, administrative and regulatory searches, motor vehicle searches, firearms and weapon searches, and mail searches. Detailed coverage is provided of the execution of search warrants, solicitor-client privilege, the disposition of seized property and Charter remedies including the exclusion of evidence.

Other useful contents of the book include

• Parallel discussions between the American and Canadian law
• An introduction to consent with other sub-headings
• Old English Cases: The Money Cases and Bessel v. Wilson and Leigh v. Cole
• Tips on communication and execution of searches in general
• Searches of Special Locations: Lawyers Offices, Media Organizations and Other Places

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