Hilarious! How to lose a bail hearing
This MAD TV video is on one of the funniest court skits I have ever seen. As comical as it may be, it helps to illustrate the criteria for judicial...
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A Defence lawyer's perspective on issues in criminal law
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Brick foils apparent break and enter attempt
Criminal defence lawyers in Alberta and across Canada see a lot. We represent all kinds of people, including those that have been impulsive, made mistakes, acted not like themselves, have...
Read MoreTrudeau - Leblanc: Nepotism, Merit or Both?
The judicial appointment process in Canada has deservedly undergone some criticism over the last number of decades.
Read MoreSketch Artists Helps to Catch a Thief
It appears this story posted by KY3 news is true. Even if it's not, it is still hilarious and helps to further an important topic on "identification" recently started under...
Read MoreSmoking Weed with your Boots On
Smoking weed with your boots on illegal?
Read MoreMore than just an Utterance: Differential Treatment for crimes by Police
Interestingly, in a post launched just a day ago: Mark Norman: What of those without the Resources to Defend their case?, I wrote about an imbalance in our criminal justice system.
Read MoreMark Norman: What of those without the Resources to Defend their case?
Yes, there was a lot of shock over the treatment of Vice-Admiral, Mark Norman.
Read MoreCanada Day 101
It was not really until the early 80's that Canadians started to refer to the anniversary of July 1st, 1867 as Canada Day. It was on July 1st, 1867 that...
Read MoreThe Abbott SoToxa -- Canada's Second Approved Drug Detection Instrument
In April 2019 the Federal Government approved a second drug screening device used to screen for impaired drivers.
Read MoreRight to Counsel: Concerns about the 1-800 Number
In Alberta the Government funds a 1-800 service for detainees trying to exercise their right to counsel. The existence of a 1-800 legal service for persons in police custody is...
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