{"id":17343,"date":"2025-12-04T15:18:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrlawyers.com\/?p=17343"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:18:28","slug":"november-roundup-supreme-court-shocks-digital-evidence-chaos-the-future-of-consent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nrlawyers.com\/6ixDev-v2\/november-roundup-supreme-court-shocks-digital-evidence-chaos-the-future-of-consent\/","title":{"rendered":"November Roundup: Supreme Court Shocks, Digital Evidence Chaos &#038; The Future of Consent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>November delivered some of the most intense episodes we\u2019ve ever released on <em>Not on Record<\/em>. From landmark Supreme Court rulings to a digital-evidence acquittal every lawyer should study, our hosts tackled the decisions reshaping sentencing, consent, capacity, and how courts interpret what teens say, and <em>don\u2019t<\/em> say, online. Catch up on every episode you may have missed.<\/p>\n<p>See all the November episodes below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>EP #189 | Why Mandatory Minimums Are Bad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EP#189 | Why Mandatory Minimums Are Bad\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SzG5WriR_Vk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This episode breaks down <em>Senville<\/em>, the Supreme Court ruling that struck down a mandatory minimum sentence for child-pornography offences. Joseph and Alper explain why Section 12 matters, how reasonable hypotheticals work, and why judicial discretion protects fairness. They also debunk misconceptions about <em>Friesen<\/em> and sentencing trends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SzG5WriR_Vk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch now<\/a> and subscribe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>EP #190 | Did the Supreme Court Turn Every Drunk Hookup Into Sexual Assault?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EP#190 | Redefining Consent: Did the Supreme Court Turn Every Drunk Hookup into Sexual Assault?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uA-qpNR-qCo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Joseph and Alper deliver their first reactions to <em>Rioux<\/em>, a 5\u20134 decision that reframes capacity, blackouts, and memory loss. They dissect the majority\u2019s logic, the risks of relying on assumptions instead of memories, and how this approach could criminalize ordinary adult behaviour involving alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uA-qpNR-qCo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full episode<\/a> &amp; don&#8217;t forget to subscribe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>EP #191 | \u201cI Only Had Two Drinks\u201d &amp; Canada\u2019s New Sexual Assault Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EP#191 | \u201cI Only Had Two Drinks\u201d - Canada\u2019s Wild New Sexual Assault Rule\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bv7bWE-LJrQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Diana and Daniel break down <em>Rioux<\/em> from a fresh angle, examining blackout-based complaints, unproven drugging theories, and the growing weight given to a complainant\u2019s beliefs over actual memory. They highlight the ruling\u2019s risks\u2014and the few bright spots\u2014for fairness in sexual-assault law today.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bv7bWE-LJrQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full video<\/a> and don\u2019t forget to subscribe!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>EP #192 | Never Use Snapchat If You\u2019re Dating; This Case Will Terrify You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EP#192 | Never Use Snapchat If You\u2019re Dating; This Case Will Terrify You\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PU5pH84_aJQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This episode unpacks <em>R v J.A.<\/em>, an Ontario acquittal showing why teenage texting and Snapchat are disasters in court. Diana and Joseph explain how overlapping messages, deleted snaps, and relationship dynamics make \u201csilence equals guilt\u201d dangerously wrong\u2014and how judges should analyze digital evidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PU5pH84_aJQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch now<\/a> and subscribe.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Contact The Criminal Lawyers at Neuberger &amp; Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since 1993, Neuberger &amp; Partners has stood beside individuals facing criminal charges. With more than six decades of combined experience, our team is dedicated to upholding due process and safeguarding rights. Every case is met with careful strategy, meticulous advocacy, and unwavering focus on securing the best possible outcome. No matter how serious or complex the allegations, we\u2019re here to defend your future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need an expert criminal defence?<\/strong> Call us at <strong>416-364-3111<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/nrlawyers.com\/6ixDev-v2\/contact\/\">contact us here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Missed an episode of Not On Record?<\/strong> Catch up now and subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NotOnRecord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NotOnRecord<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@neubergerandpartnersllp?_t=ZS-8xuz2B9mu6D&amp;_r=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/neubergerandpartners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Neuberger.Law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NeubergerLaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a> for more real talk from the courtroom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November delivered some of the most intense episodes we\u2019ve ever released on Not on Record. 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