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Helping Criminal Defence Lawyers Excel Since 2020.

10/01/2026

Understanding how Crown counsel assess a case, approach negotiations, and make strategic decisions can give defence counsel a valuable advantage in navigating a prosecution.

Join us for Dealing with the Crown: Part 2 – The Crown Perspective, a practical panel discussion featuring experienced Crown counsel who will share insight into the decisions, priorities, and challenges that shape their approach.

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09/28/2026

A defence guide should do more than look good on your bookshelf. It should stand up in court.

We are thrilled to share that Professor Sankoff’s Guide to Criminal Defences — Second Edition, was recently cited by the Court of Appeal for Ontario | Cour d'appel de l'Ontario in R. v. Trowbridge, 2026 ONCA 673.

Created for the Defence. Trusted by the Bench.

The Second Edition is a practical, authoritative resource for Canadian defence lawyers navigating criminal defences — combining clear explanations of the law with the practical insight of Professor Peter Sankoff.

👉 https://criminaldefenceessentials.com/guide-to-criminal-defences/

When the law matters, reach for a resource the courts are reading too.

09/25/2026

Not sure whether it’s hearsay? Don’t guess.

When you need the answer quickly, Professor Sankoff’s Mini Guide: What Qualifies as Hearsay? gives you a clear, practical reference for navigating one of the most frequently encountered—and misunderstood—areas of evidence law.

⚖️ Quick.

📚 Reliable.

⏱️ Built for busy criminal defence lawyers.

Join CDE and get 30 days free.

Explore this Mini Guide and 1,000+ criminal law resources designed to help you stay ahead of Canadian criminal jurisprudence.

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09/23/2026

Issue #114 of The Beacon is here — and it’s packed.

We’ve pulled together 13 recent decisions with key developments for Canadian defence counsel, so you can stay on top of what’s changing without spending hours digging through case law.

⚖️ 13 decisions. Key takeaways. One place to stay current.

Available in EN & FR.

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09/08/2026

Missed Friday's Seminar with Michael Oykhman and Professor Sankoff?

🎥 The recording is now available on the Criminal Defence Essentials website.

The latest federal criminal law reforms are already creating questions that will shape bail hearings, trials, sentencing and everyday defence practice. Waiting for the courts to sort it all out could mean playing catch-up.

In this seminar, Peter and Michael break down the provisions most likely to create uncertainty, flag potential constitutional and statutory challenges, and identify the issues defence counsel should be thinking about right now.

Watch it now. Get ahead of the changes.

👉 https://criminaldefenceessentials.com/recorded-seminars/

09/04/2026

Criminal lawyer. Exceptional writer. Ready for something different?

Criminal Defence Essentials is looking for an exceptional lawyer to work directly with Professor Sankoff on a new initiative combining:

- Sophisticated criminal-law research

- High-level legal drafting

- Responsible use of AI

Forget routine work. You’ll tackle difficult legal questions, develop arguments and turn complex law into practical tools that help defence lawyers across Canada.

Think research memoranda, factums, Charter applications, sentencing submissions—and clear, actionable answers to the questions lawyers actually face.

You’ll help shape the initiative from the ground up.

📍 Work anywhere in Canada (Occasional travel to Edmonton required)

If you love criminal law, think critically and write exceptionally well, we want to meet you.

Apply now ➡️ https://criminaldefenceessentials.com/hiring/

09/02/2026

The ink is barely dry on the latest round of federal criminal law reforms—but the litigation is already beginning.

What do these changes mean for criminal defence lawyers?

Join Michael Oykhman of Strategic Criminal Defence and Professor Sankoff for Statute Shock: Adapting to the Next Wave of Criminal Law Reform.

They’ll take a first look at the legal and practical issues emerging from the Liberal government’s newest legislative changes, including:
⚖️ Provisions likely to create uncertainty
📚 Potential constitutional and statutory interpretation challenges
👩‍⚖️ What these reforms mean for day-to-day criminal practice

The law is changing. Now the real work begins.
📅 September 4
💻 Live online seminar
✅ CPD Approved
🎥 Recording available on the CDE website following the seminar

30 Day Free Trial: 👉https://criminaldefenceessentials.com/

08/31/2026

Back-to-School Special for Law Students!

New semester, new classes, new opportunities to sharpen your legal writing.

Pick up a printed copy of Professor Sankoff’s Guide to Persuasive Legal Writing and build the skills to write clearer, stronger, and more persuasive arguments.

🎓 Law students get 25% off the printed copy!

Regular price: $55
Use code CDESTUDENT25 at checkout.

Start the semester with a skill you’ll use throughout law school — and your legal career.

👉 https://criminaldefenceessentials.com/guide-to-legal-writing/

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