This is one of the issues that have to be sorted out when the courts resume operation. Fortunately, we have the strength of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association and the leadership of John Struthers to help us through.
THE VALUE OF A JOINT SUBMISSION ON SENTENCE
“I cannot reject the joint submission only because the proposed sentence is not fit,” she wrote. “I may only depart from the joint submission if the proposed sentence is contrary to the public interest or would bring the administration of justice into disrepute.”
COVID-19 Pandemic – Criminal Case Adjournment Dates – Out-of-Custody Accused (Updated May 22, 2020)
The essence of cross-examination.
Thank you Taylor Defense Firm.
COVID-19 is not a ‘get out of jail’ card
The hardships of the coronavirus in custody do not get you 4 for 1 and do not mean a jail sentence will not be imposed if it’s otherwise appropriate. It is only one factor to be considered in bail and sentence matters.
https://www.delta-optimist.com/news/covid-19-is-not-a-get-out-of-jail-card-officials-1.24137178
NEWMARKET COURT COVID-19 UPDATE (May 19, 2020) Operations Update
The Newmarket courthouse (and those across the Province) continue to work remotely with no scheduled physical reopening date in site. Matters continue to be conducted remotely, including bails, judicial pretrials and now resolutions less than 30 minutes in duration, primarily by participants calling in at scheduled times by telephone.
There are ongoing discussions with all stakeholders with respect to expanding operations but at this time entirely on a remote basis. And currently there are no trial dates are being set for any matters. Consideration is being given on potentially conducting aspects of trials remotely, but there is no concrete plan as yet. More is anticipated shortly.
