It’s the video that shocked a city. Recorded by a citizen who says he feared for a man’s life while watching a Toronto Police Sergeant repeatedly taser and stomp on what appeared to be, an unresponsive, limp suspect, face down on the cold January pavement near Dundas Street East and Church Street. Waseem Khan, the …
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THE CANADIAN WAR ON DRUGS – Toronto marijuana arrests reveal ‘startling’ racial divide | Toronto Star
We bought into the American “war on drugs” hook, line and sinker and this is the result: “What it’s really done is criminalize an entire generation of young Black males, over something that’s now on the verge of being legal.” “So what we have is a situation where police officers benefited personally from the further …
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newmarket, ON
I don’t know where this came from but I’ll take it. Pretty sure it’s not fake news . Handpicked Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newmarket, ON. How can we actually say this? ThreeBestRated.ca 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, reviews, ratings, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. Source: Best …
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SCREENING OF POLICE CHARGES – Courts most crowded in provinces where police lay charges without Crown’s help
In Ontario, police lay charges and send them to the Crown Attorney to prosecute. Overcharging is intentional in expectation of Crown screening after the fact and to allow for the expected negotiations between the Crown and defence. Nearly half of all criminal charges in Ontario are withdrawn or tossed out before trial, according to new …
Lessons Learned in Criminal Law – Slaw
Good advice. Period.1. Be nice.2. Invest in your reputation.3. Stay for coffee.4. Find mentors, great and small.5. Prepare prepare prepare6. Own your mistakes.7. Just keep learning. I recently read Adam Dodek’s post for Slaw entitled “Letter to A Future Lawyer” where he provides some great words of advice to those being called to the bar. …
Kopf’s Top Ten Observations About Criminal Defense Lawyers | Simple Justice
A view from a career on the bench. I agree with all of his observations. Source: Kopf’s Top Ten Observations About Criminal Defense Lawyers | Simple Justice
What the …?? Sessions asks Congress to let him prosecute medical pot shops, patients
AG Jeff Sessions ….”good people don’t smoke marijuana.”……wt …..? Eliminating medical cannabis would likely push more people toward opioids. Source: Sessions asks Congress to let him prosecute medical pot shops, patients
THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA DOUBLED DOWN ON DELAY – R. v. Cody
One can choose to oppose change or one can embrace it. As the Provinces petitioned the SCC for more flexibility and tolerance in determining if a delay is unreasonable in criminal cases the Court reminded them of the present “culture of complacency” and directed them to accept change and comply. Source: R. v. Cody …
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Toronto Police Call Out Weed Dispensaries As Money-Hungry, Criminal Organizations
TPS CONTINUE TO RAID MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES – They leave the door open and complain when someone walks through it. It’s pretty clear that TPS spokesman Mark Pugash is offended by people making money. Makes you wonder if he has a personal investment in a licensed provider corporation? Only a year to go to legalization… Source: …
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