Can counsel really bring out a “surprise witness” at trial like they do on TV shows? If you act in self-defence, do you automatically risk being charged? In this episode, Associate Editors Mariam Rofail and Océane Léla unravel fact from fiction and debunk some of the most common myths about Canadian law, from the disclosure of witnesses to self-defence, including the (often misunderstood) application of the Charter.

Does freedom of contract really mean we can draft whatever agreement we want? Are criminal defence lawyers truly “on the side” of convicted criminals? In this episode, join Associate Editors Vincent Zeng and Esther Kim as they unpack—and debunk—some of the most common myths about Canadian law and the lawyers who practice it.