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Each murder trial brings its own tangle of evidence, legal parameters, medical factors, social circumstances, and personalities.

In 1754 Eleanor Powers was hung for a murder committed during a botched robbery.

Did you know that Canada's Criminal Code still has provisions outlawing the practice of witchcraft and "crafty sciences"? Did you know that blasphemy is a crime in Canada?

Justices of the peace, constables, and game wardens from the late 19th century are brought to vivid life interacting with a variety of accused citizens.

Real cases from the Supreme Court dealing with youth issues. Laws, as they relate to youth and youth issues, can be difficult to understand for those they are intended to serve.

This book explains our right to freedom of expression, its limits, and how Canadian courts draw the line.