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IS THIS CONTEMPT OF COURT? – The father of 3 daughters who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar appears in a contempt hearing for physically attacking Nassar in open court. In my opinion, this is a very wise Judge.

COP CORRUPTION IN BALTIMORE – So the Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force kept imitation guns in their police vehicles in the event that they “inadvertently” shot an unarmed person, they could plant the gun and claim self-defence. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Shocked?

The weapons were kept in patrol cars “in case we accidentally hit somebody,” the former detective testified in court. Source: Ex-Cop Says Baltimore Police Carried BB Guns To Hide Dirty Shootings

WHAT YOU SHOULD ASK A LAWYER IN THE FIRST CONSULTATION – These are good questions.

An experienced criminal defense attorney should be able to identify the relevant issues, strategies going forward and potential defenses. Source: What You Should Ask an Attorney in the First Consultation

WORRIED ABOUT CANNABIS AND KIDS? Even kids have more sense than this. What an international embarrassment.

Source: Everyone is making fun of Toronto cops who ate illicit weed

FORGIVENESS IS POWERFUL – It is not deserved.

ARE WE A SOCIETY OF SECOND CHANCES? – Should those of us who did something in the past that is no longer considered illegal continue to bear punishment?

Extend a hand to those who erred within an otherwise good, if not exemplary life – and give them a chance to move on and contribute Source: Ottawa must revise criminal pardons

DRIVING HIGH – I wish every Judge would watch this.

The Fifth Estate – Fridays at 9PM/9:30NT Source: The Fifth Estate – CBC News

Let’s make a deal.

DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS – Like ‘flipping a coin’. We don’t need more junk science.

DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS – We don’t need more junk science. “The federal government plans to invest $81 million to train police officers to smoke out drivers impaired by pot across Canada while using a test experts say is flawed and that is being challenged in a U.S court. An investigation by The Fifth Estate shows …

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LEGAL AID ONTARIO vs. THE PRIVATE BAR – “We heard repeatedly that there is a concern that duty counsel and in-house counsel are being expanded with a decrease in reliance on the private bar.” A better relationship would be good but Is this just more yada yada yada?

The Law Society of Ontario wants to improve the relationship between lawyers and Legal Aid Ontario. Source: Law society seeks greater involvement in legal aid issues | Toronto Star