I frequently get calls that when I pick up, no one is there. I never try to call them back. It’s a good idea not to unless you’re sure it’s a local number. Here is what you need to know about a phone scam that seems to reappear every few years. Source: Do Not Return …
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SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CONSENT – Read the full decision from the judge who said ‘clearly a drunk can consent’
Another controversial decision in a sexual assault case however before taking a position, read the actual judgment. Here is the full transcript of Judge Gregory Lenehan’s March 1 decision acquitting a Halifax taxi driver of sexually assaulting an intoxicated passenger found partly naked and unconscious in the back of his cab. Source: Read the full …
PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES – Ontario lawyers say clients forced to choose between rights in murder case
A preliminary inquiry is a check and balance in the system in serious cases. It’s purpose is to have an unbiased judicial determination of whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial. While it’s true that full disclosure obviates the need in some cases, watching a video of a complainant talking to the police …
Alberta prosecutors at ‘breaking point’ as abandoned cases pile up – The Triage Trial System
TRIAGE TRIAL SYSTEM – We’ve used this system in Newmarket for a few years now. Here’s how it works. A number of trials are set for the same date. In the morning the scheduled trials are assigned to courts as the courts are or become available. A lot of factors come into play but generally …
Is jury duty a mental health hazard?
JURY DUTY? – I find that a lot of people ask me how they can get out of jury duty. Fair question as some of the most difficult trials can leave a juror with PTSD. True. The Province now offers counselling services to jurors and to judges. Not to defence counsel. Canadians are good at …
CROSSING THE BORDER INTO THE U.S. – Are U.S. border agents allowed to search phones and other devices? | Toronto Star
Digital privacy advocates are concerned that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are looking through travellers’ devices. Source: Are U.S. border agents allowed to search phones and other devices? | Toronto Star
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COURT DELAY AND THE “CULTURE OF COMPLACENCY” -Ontario judge rebuked for ending day early as delays pile up – The Globe and Mail
Firstly Justice Libman is a very well respected Judge and I’m sure there were reasons to explain the criticism however the courts do chronically start late and regularly take extra long breaks that reduce a court day’s sitting time to be less than 4 and 1/2 hours. Judges and Crowns are paid to be there, …
Nova Scotia to offer plea bargains on minor cases to make way for criminal trials
Here’s an idea. Let’s reserve the blunt instrument of the criminal justice system for serious and violent offences worthy of a jail sentence. That would help court delays and backlogs. Effort comes in response to Supreme Court ruling setting strict time limits for criminal trials Source: Nova Scotia to offer plea bargains on minor cases …
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RCMP warn of online dating scams after Canadians lose $17 million in 2016 | Toronto Star
PLAY CAREFULLY OUT THERE – You never know who you’re chatting with if you haven’t met him/her in person. Some 748 people lost more than $17 million last year in online dating scams, police say. Source: RCMP warn of online dating scams after Canadians lose $17 million in 2016 | Toronto Star