Author archives: Dennis Reeve
Decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs, Toronto’s top doctor recommends. – We’re still fighting the last battles in the war on drugs.
I FIND THE CHOICE OF THE WORDS “WARNING” AND “FESTIVE” TOGETHER TO BE RATHER INCONGRUOUS.
CRIMINAL RECORD REFORM MAKES SENSE. The Fresh Start Coalition comprises more than 60 civil society groups.
“The current system is broken — and is placing unnecessary and at times insurmountable barriers to recovery and reintegration in front of people struggling to rebuild their lives,” Deshman urged the federal government to remove the “unnecessary and complicated application process.” The coalition suggests implementing a “spent regime” that automatically seals a criminal record if …
AHMAUD ARBERY – MALICE MURDER vs. FELONY MURDER
Malice murder is essentially first-degree murder. Felony murder is when a person dies during the commission of a felony. A felony can be jointly committed. Each defendant was convicted of committing 4 felonies (aggravated assault x2, false imprisonment, attempt to commit a felony) and upon those, 4 counts of felony murder. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/ahmaud-arbery/malice-murder-felony-murder-difference-ahmaud-arbery-death-trial/85-d13db692-cff9-4b4d-be73-5eba5ae22054
CANADA’S LAW OF SELF DEFENCE IS CLEARLY CIRCUMSCRIBED – In the U.S. “each state has its own distinct homicide and self-defense laws. Some states observe the controversial “stand your ground” doctrine, as in Georgia – or not, as in Wisconsin – further clouding the public’s understanding on what constitutes an appropriate use of deadly force.”
THE EFFECTS OF POLICE BODY CAMERAS
We found a significant effect on police accountability following the implementation of body cameras. Police officers were 64% more likely to be subject to disciplinary action after a complaint investigation. Consistent with the existing studies, we identified a considerable degree of racial disparity in the resolution of citizen complaints prior to the implementation of police …
AUTOMATIC PARDONS (RECORD SUSPENSIONS) – An idea whose time has come.
STUNT DRIVING – It covers more than you think and the penalties are increasing.
A NOTE ABOUT AMERICAN GUN LAWS, IN CONTRAST.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-a-trial-in-wisconsin-and-a-reminder-about-whats-right-with-canadian/