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A STEP TOO FAR – “I am very concerned about arbitrary stops of people by police at any time,” (Mayor John) Tory said in a Saturday tweet. Don’t you know, John, that police can arbitrarily stop any driver at any time simply to check for sobriety?

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-some-ontario-police-forces-say-they-wont-use-new-provincial-powers-to/

Posted byDennis Reeve17 April 202117 April 2021Posted inUncategorized

YORK REGIONAL POLICE STATEMENT ON INCREASED POLICE POWERS

“We will not be conducting random vehicle or individual stops.” This is a prudent policy as the constitutionality of these powers is an open question.

Posted byDennis Reeve17 April 202117 April 2021Posted inUncategorized

WHEN THE POLICE DISREGARD THE LAW …

Posted byDennis Reeve11 April 202111 April 2021Posted inUncategorized

BAIL + COVID + ANKLE MONITORS = BROKEN PROMISES – John Struthers, our President of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, explains.

https://omny.fm/shows/640-toronto/why-are-dozens-of-people-sitting-in-jail-cells-eve?fbclid=IwAR0zj2hdLa5kvwh9jfLwv8-uIj5a8IgBusKcIUECHbwwtDS_b-HrWNkjk5I

Posted byDennis Reeve9 April 20219 April 2021Posted inUncategorized

COURT UPDATE APRIL 8, 2021 – The courts close again to in-person proceedings with few exceptions.

Posted byDennis Reeve9 April 20219 April 2021Posted inUncategorized

A WARNING TO NON-CITIZENS – Impaired driving is an offence of “serious criminality”. If convicted you are subject to deportation.

Posted byDennis Reeve2 April 20212 April 2021Posted inUncategorized

SEX TRADE WORKERS CHALLENGE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF OUR PROSTITUTION LAWS

“Sex workers are still living in a criminal regime and they’re still working in that criminal regime, and it’s been difficult.” Perhaps instead of looking at the sex trade with a male paternalistic view, we should try viewing regulation from the sex-trade workers’ perspective.

Posted byDennis Reeve31 March 202131 March 2021Posted inUncategorized

Not so smart after all.

“Just wanted to incriminate myself a little lol.” and “he broke his collarbone “while playing in the recreation yard at the facility in Dallas”. Right?

Posted byDennis Reeve30 March 202130 March 2021Posted inUncategorized

CRIMINALIZING IMPAIRED DRIVING IS NOT WORKING – It’s time we considered some alternatives.

Posted byDennis Reeve27 March 202127 March 2021Posted inUncategorized

CIVILITY. What is gained by being offensive?

“Excellent lawyers deserve higher fees and excellent lawyers are civil. Sound logic and bitter experience support these points.”

Posted byDennis Reeve26 March 202126 March 2021Posted inUncategorized

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  • THE TRUE NORTH STONG AND FREE: Canada Day is a good day to affirm that as criminal defence lawyers we do not just defend the innocent and the guilty but by doing so we protect the fundamental rights of freedom we all enjoy, from encroachment by the legislative branch of government who make the laws and by the executive branch whose police execute those laws in the way they interact with us in our daily lives. This is why we are passionate about what we do. Celebrate and enjoy our Canadian freedom today!
  • The myriad of rules and the maze of complex administrative procedures involved in processing every criminal charge, which is distinct for each judicial district, involves an incredible waste of time and is difficult to manage for seasoned, knowledgeable lawyers, let alone nearly impossible for those who may choose or need to navigate the system themselves without a lawyer.
  • Respect for “Legal Aid Lawyers” and the sacrifice they make every day.
  • I believe this is a true story because it’s accurate. I’ve been there … more than once. Criminal trials are always an adventure.
  • ANOTHER CASE OF CHATGPT IN A LOCAL CRIMINAL CASE. It will result in a hearing for the lawyer to explain his conduct.
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