A criminologist sets the factual record straight about police calls for criminal law reform.
A basic principle underlying cross-examination.
DESPITE THE UNDERSTANDABLE EMOTIONAL RESPONSES TO THE KILLING OF A POLICE OFFICER IN THE LINE OF DUTY, CANADA’S BAIL SYSTEM IS NOT BROKEN.
Let us not forget that a Judge issued a warrant for that man’s arrest last September. That arrest warrant had been in the hands of the police for 4 months. #police #canada #bail #arrest
SHOULD THE LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO CONDUCT ITS DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS ACCORDING TO CRIMINAL COURT PRINCIPLES?
In A Criminal Court, A Judge Can Only Reject A Joint Submission On Sentence Where Accepting It Would Bring The Administration Of Justice Into Disrepute Or Is Otherwise Contrary To The Public Interest. If A Judge Does Reject Such A Joint Submission He/she Is Supposed To Give The Accused The Opportunity To Withdraw The Plea And Reconsider. The LSO Apparently Does Not Do This.”
PSA – BEWARE OF GIFT CARD FRAUDS THIS SEASON
A CRIMINAL TRIAL IS A HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROCEEDING – As a small example, here are some “rules” you need to know when addressing a jury.
