Sentences with phrase «counsel upon arrest»

R v Suberu established that police officers are required to immediately facilitate the right to counsel upon arrest or detention, «subject to concerns for officer or public safety, and such limitations as prescribed by law and justified under s. 1 of the Charter.»

The right to counsel upon arrest is a constitutionally protected right under section 10 (b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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The right to be free from self - incrimination, is enshrined in Section 7 of the Charter, and is assisted by Section 10 of the Charter which requires that upon arrest or detention the police must advise an accused person of their right to silence and their right to retain and instruct counsel.

Given the fact that a criminal record has the potential to severely effect one's life well into the future, it is imperative to consult qualified legal counsel immediately upon arrest.

On March 6, 2018, Justice Latimer held that a violation of section 10 (b) of the Charter occurred as a result of the police failure to provide Davis with his rights to counsel without delay upon arrest.

Upon arrest or detention, a police officer must advise a detainee of their s. 10 Charter right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.