First-person experiences of a law professor.
Author archives: Dennis Reeve
Repeatedly drunkenly ramming your car into others makes for hungry work.
THE CROWN IS INDIVISIBLE
When an Assistant Crown Attorney agrees to a negotiated plea agreement it cannot be repudiated by that ACA or another, other than in exceptional circumstances. The Crown is an advocate for the interests of society and not that exclusively of a complainant. Fairness is the goal.
IF YOU EVER WONDERED ABOUT THE DIAMOND & DIAMOND PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM ADVERTISING, YOU WEREN’T THE ONLY ONE
The firm didn’t actually provide legal services but was simply a referral service to other lawyers.
THE EFFECT OF UNSUBSTANTIATED OR FALSE SEXUAL ALLEGATIONS
A complaint was made, the Crown spoke with the complainant and after consideration, withdrew the charge as there was “no public interest” in proceeding with the prosecution. A record of the accusation, true or fabricated, is kept by police and alone is sufficient to destroy a person’s reputation and career.
THE FIRST STEP IN IMPLEMENTING THE NEW SIMPLE DRUG POSSESSION POLICY.
THE HIGH COST OF LEGAL TUITION – WHO CAN AFFORD IT?
Tuition in Canadian law schools ranges from about $22,000 to $35,000 a year for each of 3 years. In addition is the cost of a residence, if out of town or not living with parents, and the usual costs of living for food, clothing and other personal expenses.
TO ZOOM OR NOT – I agree that Zoom cannot replace an in-person trial in some cases but not so for all proceedings.
RESPECT FOR COURT REPORTERS – The other unseen participants in court proceedings who are absolutely essential. It’s a difficult job and they do it well.
THIS WARMS MY LAWYER’S HEART – A powerful and consequential ruling.
Federal judge excoriates Trump lawyers, refers them for disbarment https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/federal-judge-excoriates-trump-lawyers-refers-them-for-disbarment-119478341677?cid=eml_mra_20210826&user_email=5a0dc31f0d134607b25864cad5688b81b4ea2b406c141c6497b36d8c64c49b3d