RESPECT FOR COURT REPORTERS – The other unseen participants in court proceedings who are absolutely essential. It’s a difficult job and they do it well.
THIS WARMS MY LAWYER’S HEART – A powerful and consequential ruling.
Federal judge excoriates Trump lawyers, refers them for disbarment
THAT TIME WHEN CALLING THE POLICE FOR HELP WAS A MISTAKE.
STRETCHY PANTS = COURT PANTS? – LOL I’m not sure why they have to be THAT stretchy but do you think these would work under a court gown? Legal jammies!
“BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT” What does it mean? – The difficulties in defining, explaining and understanding this important and fundamental concept.
HOW TO END IMPAIRED DRIVING – I’ve said for a long time that mandating motor vehicle manufacturers to integrate alcohol ignition interlock devices in all motor vehicles would effectively end impaired driving by alcohol. Now there are new technologies that can do the same. Political will is what’s needed.
THE GWEN JACOBS CASE WAS 30 YEARS AGO. HAS MUCH CHANGED?
THE DAWNING OF SYSTEMIC AWARENESS
“In a 78-page decision, Justice Michael Tulloch (of the Ontario Court of Appeal) said the racial context of the crime is a factor in this case. The Crown did not prove that this was a racially motivated crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Nevertheless, the racial context within which this offence took place was a relevant consideration. The current moment of reckoning with respect to systemic racism in Canada is long overdue,” Tulloch wrote.
