calgary defence blog
A Defence lawyer's perspective on issues in criminal law
Please be aware that all commentary in my blog is designed to promote discourse on a variety of topics. Though I certainly do some research on the topics discussed and often offer my "two-cents", please keep in mind that nothing I say in this blog is meant to be taken as authoritative on any subject. My comments are really just me exercising my freedom of expression for the purpose of offering some insight on topics related to the practice of criminal law. As with all topics of discussion, it is important for you to be critical. If you need a defence lawyer, please call 403.452.8018 for a free telephone consultation or consult with an experienced Calgary criminal lawyer. Happy reading! Happy watching!
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.
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Yes, there was a lot of shock over the treatment of Vice-Admiral, Mark Norman.
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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...
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In April 2019 the Federal Government approved a second drug screening device used to screen for impaired drivers.
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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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Sometimes great legal advice doesn't need to be eloquent or sophisticated. Yes, sometimes blunt -- perhaps even a little crude -- is better. In this case, hilarious is best.
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I watched the local news with some concern about a situation where a wealthy Calgary businessman may have fled Canada while on bail.
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This blog is an extension of my previous post: “Not his fault, but still his fault”. I write it for two reasons:
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Though this post references the opioid crises, it is not about the opioid crisis. It is about what I perceive to be a terrible callousness in our justice system that...
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In the first two-weeks of Calgary’s street sweeping program the City has issued over 19,000 tickets and towed approximately 260 vehicles.
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