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Jessica S. Bihun
Associate
Office
Regina
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(306)565-5166
(306)359-0785
jbihun@mcdougallgauley.com
Practice Areas
Criminal & Regulatory Defence
Professional Discipline
Family Law
Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Appeals
Administrative Law
Guardianship
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Jessica is an associate at the Regina office who maintains a broad litigation practice.

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Jessica S. Bihun
Associate
Office
Regina
Contact
(306)565-5166
(306)359-0785
jbihun@mcdougallgauley.com
Practice Areas
Criminal & Regulatory Defence
Professional Discipline
Family Law
Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Appeals
Administrative Law
Guardianship
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Jessica is an associate at the Regina office who maintains a broad litigation practice.

Overview

Jessica maintains a broad litigation practice with a focus in criminal and regulatory defence. Jessica has experience preparing submissions for all levels of Court in Saskatchewan, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada.

Jessica joined McDougall Gauley in 2019 as a summer student, returned in 2022 as an articling student, and became an associate with the firm after being called to the Bar in June of 2023. She earned her Juris Doctor with Distinction from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan.

Jessica was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Prior to attending law school, Jessica completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Regina.

Achievements
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Bar Admission
  • Saskatchewan, 2023
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Education
  • Juris Doctor (Distinction), College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, 2022
  • Bachelor of Science (Distinction), University of Regina, 2019
6
Awards & Recognition
  • W.M. Martin Prize, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
  • The Honourable David H. Wright Prize in Sentencing, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
  • Durward Thomas Prize, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
  • Faculty of Science Dean’s List, University of Regina
  • Centennial Merit Plus Scholarship, University of Regina
  • Reverend John Toth Scholarship, University of Regina
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Memberships & Associations
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Indigenous Bar Association
  • Regina Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association 
  • Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers’ Association
3
Community Involvement
  • Pro Bono Students Canada, Volunteer, 2019-2022
  • Mother Theresa Middle School, Volunteer, 2018-2019
  • Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured, Volunteer, 2018-2019
Insights
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November 18, 2024
Reconsidering the admissibility of section 276 evidence in sexual offence proceedings: A review of R v Reimer
Jessica S. Bihun
Case Comment
I. Introduction In R v Reimer, 2024 ONCA 519 [ Reimer], the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ ONCA”) recently reviewed the legal regime created by section 276 of the Criminal Code and examined the admissibility of what is known as other “sexual activity” evidence in the realm of sexual offence proceedings. Reimer provides a practical analytical roadmap to...
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March 15, 2024
R v Bykovets: Police Require Judicial Authorization Before Seeking IP Addresses in Criminal Investigations
Jessica S. Bihun
Case Comment
Introduction In R v Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6 [ Bykovets], the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada (the “ Supreme Court”) recently held that internet protocol (“ IP”) addresses attract a reasonable expectation of privacy and are, therefore, protected by s. 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [ Charter] against unreasonable search or...
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October 25, 2023
Sexual Assault Trials: Capacity to Consent and Intoxication
Jessica S. Bihun
Case Comment
In R v Owston, 2023 SKCA 101 [ Owston], the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently provided critical clarification on whether someone has the capacity to consent to sexual activity when intoxicated. The Court made it clear that limitations in comprehension or reasoning ability due to intoxication do not, in and of themselves, establish that a person...
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