Local lawyer Jason Balgopal releases legal reference book Balgopal’s Guide to Criminal Practice 2024 Edition

Local resident and lawyer Jason Balgopal has recently published a legal reference book titled Balgopal’s Guide to Criminal Practice 2024 Edition.

A Beach Citizen of the Year in 2017, Balgopal has been a lawyer since 1999 and has practiced exclusively in criminal law since 2003.

As an Assistant Crown Attorney in Toronto, he has prosecuted offences from murder to theft and has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario. He also frequently presents on the topics of elder abuse prevention and mental health.

His book is “practical guide for all participants in the criminal justice system” including police, investigators, defence practitioners, students , and those interested in learning more about the topic.

“The goal of the book is to provide the user with the tools and information necessary to navigate the busy daily practice of criminal justice in the provincial court,” according to the book itself.

The book contains numerous flowcharts that help users understand how the different parts of the Criminal Code interact amongst themselves and with other important statutes that regulate criminal law.

The book also features caselaw that reproduces relevant paragraphs from the actual text of the cases being examined.

“In this manner, the user can feel confident that when they appear in a busy provincial court they will be able to address nearly any issue which arises and direct the court to the relevant legislation or caselaw,” said the book’s description.

For more information on Balgopal’s Guide to Criminal Practice 2024 Edition, including how to order, please go to https://store.thomsonreuters.ca/en-ca/products/balgopals-guide-to-criminal-practice-2024-edition-print-and-proview-ebook-43319389

Balgopal’s Guide to Criminal Practice 2024 Edition was released earlier this year by local resident and lawyer Jason Balgopal.