Simon Borys
Principal Lawyer
Education
- Juris Doctor (Queen’s University Law School)
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Legal Studies and Criminology (St. Jerome’s University & University of Waterloo)
Selected Courses and Training (Law)
- Canadian Prison Law Conference (2018)
- Law of Policing in Canada (Osgoode, 2017)
- Smartphones and the Law: Search, Seizure and Privacy (Ontario Bar Association, 2017)
- Guilty Pleas and Wrongful Convictions (Innocence Canada, 2017)
- Ethical Issues in Bail Hearings (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2017)
- Measurement/Forensic Science Lecture (Stephen Biss, 2017)
- Law of Evidence (Garage Series Lecture, 2017)
- Defending Those Charged with Sexual Offences (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2017)
- Appellate Advocacy (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2017)
- Forensic Metrology (Stephen Biss, 2016)
- How to Review a Breath Room Video for Error (Stephen Biss, 2016)
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions (Legal Aid Ontario, 2016)
- Impaired & Over 80 2016 (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2016)
- Ethical Issues in Criminal Law (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2016)
- How to Analyze a Breath Room Video for Error (Stephen Biss, 2016)
- The Ethical Lawyer and Sexual Offences (Garage Series Lectures, 2016)
- Motherisk and Expert Evidence (AIDWYC)
- Self-Defence and Use of Force: The New and Evolving Substantive Defences to Violent Conduct (Osgoode, 2016)
- Ultimate Impaired Driving Program (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2015)
- Everything You Need to Know About Bail (Garage Series Lectures, 2015)
- Mental Health Issues (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2014)
- Media Training for Lawyers (Ontario Bar Association, 2014)
- Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation Compliance (Ontario Bar Association, 2014)
- Intoxilyzer 8000 COBRA Data Training (Steve Biss, 2014)
- Intoxilyzer 5000 Hands-on Training (Steve Biss, 2014)
- Impaired & Over 80 2013 (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2013)
- Eye-witness Misidentification (AIDWYC, 2013)
- Criminality and Removal for Permanent Residents (Ontario Bar Association, 2013)
- Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Alcohol Technician (Industrial Training & Design, 2013)
- Impaired & Over 80 2012 (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2012)
- Attacking Search Warrants (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2012)
- Expert Evidence (Garage Series Lectures, 2012)
- Crown Negotiations (Garage Series Lectures, 2012)
- Guilty Pleas and Sentencing (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2012)
- Jury Trials (Garage Series Lectures, 2012)
- 7th Bi-Annual Law of Search and Seizure in Canada Symposium (Osgoode, 2012)
- Impaired & Over 80 2011 (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2011)
- Detention, Arrest, Interviewing and Interrogation (Osgoode, 2011)
- Complete Guide to Search Warrants (Law Society of Upper Canada, 2011)
- Cross Examination (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2011)
- Financial Crimes (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2011)
- Criminality and Mental Health (Criminal Lawyers Association, 2011)
- Forensic Pathology (Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 2010)
Selected Courses and Training (Policing)
- Non-Accusatory Interview Techniques
- Street Drug Awareness
- Characteristics of an Armed Person
- Highway Truck Interdiction (drug smuggling)
- Pipeline/Convoy – Advanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction (drug smuggling)
- Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
- Investigative Communications and Interviewing
- Search and Seizure: Warrantless Authority
- Evidentiary Issues for Offences Under Highway Traffic Act
- Suspect Apprehension Pursuit
- Use of Force
- Mental Health Issues & Mental Health Court
- Drug and Alcohol Impairment
- Digital Evidence Recovery and Analysis
- High Risk Vehicle Stops
- Laser Operator
- Radar Operator
- Extensive Firearms Training
Associations
- Criminal Lawyers Association
- Kingston Criminal Defence Lawyers Association—chair of litigation committee
- Canadian Prison Lawyers Association
- Frontenac County Law Association
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Creative uses of habeas corpus – paper presented at the Canadian Prison Law Conference (2018)
- Panellist on sentencing and correctional law (Criminal Lawyers Association Recent Call Conference, 2017)
- Police Oversight in Ontario: A Guide to Representing Complainants for Civil Lawyers – paper presented to Kingston and the 1000 Islands Annual Legal Conference (2016)
- Lecture to Police Officers on case law updates for front line officers (Blueline Expo and Policing Conference, 2016)
- Training for Correctional Service of Canada officers on arrest authorities, use of force authorities, riots, and right to counsel (2015)
- Contributor to submissions on behalf of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association to the Ontario Independent Police Review Director for the Review of the Use of Force by the Toronto Police
- Contributor to submissions on behalf of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association to the Hon. Frank Iacobucci for the Independent Review of the Use of Lethal Force by the Toronto Police
- Quoted in “Time to Tweet” – an article in Canadian Lawyer 4Students
- “No Room at the Inn: A Critical Examination of the Shortage of Forensic Hospital Beds in Criminal Law” – paper presented to the Disability and Mental Health Law Club, Queen’s University
- “The Ethics of Cloud Computing for Lawyers” – an article published in General Knowledge, the CBA’s Small, Solo, and General Practice Newsletter
- Quoted in “Articling How To” – an article in Canadian Lawyer 4Students
- Quoted in “Boost Your Job Prospects with a Good Online Profile” – an article in Canadian Lawyer 4Students
- “Integrating Technology into Your Trial Practice” – an article published in For the Defence Magazine
- “Integrating Technology into Your Trial Practice” – paper presented at the Criminal Lawyers Association Fall Conference 2011
- Quoted in “Google Juice: Refresher for your Career” – an article in Briefly Speaking, Student Edition
- Quoted in “To Blog or Not” – an article in the ABA Student Lawyer magazine
- Quoted in “Collecting and Authenticating Online Evidence” – an article in the CBA’s PracticeLink
- Quoted in “The Social Network” – an article in The Lawyer’s Weekly
- Panelist for Human Rights Law Club discussion on policing and the G20 – Queen’s Law School, 2010
- Quoted in “How to Defend Yourself in Traffic Court” – an article on MSN Auto Online
- “Does a Police Officer Have to Show Up for Court” – blog post reprinted in the Chicago Sun-Times
- “Motor Vehicle Lighting Laws in Ontario” – an article published on OntarioTicket.com
- “Does a Police Officer Have to Show You the Number on the Radar” – blog post reprinted in the Chicago Sun-Times
- Quoted in “9 Habits That Trigger Road Rage” – an article on MSN Auto Online
- Presentation to 4th year Health Studies class of 20 students on Policing and Mental Health Issues, University of Waterloo, 2008