Gerald Stanley never claimed such a right, but his trial resurrected a dangerous fallacy among residents that could cause future grief
MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES CONTINUE TO BE STRUCK DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTRY – because they are rigid, unyielding and fail to take into account the particular circumstances of each case. The concept itself is “cruel and unusual”.
Dylan Scofield has an IQ of 59. He has pleaded guilty to sexual interference involving two 15-year-old girls.
WHAT DO POLICE DO WITH YOUR FINGERPRINTS? – AFIS is not just a computer check. It is a biometric computer system that is used by experts.
Source: What is AFIS? | LinkedIn
JURY SELECTION – It can be a rather peculiar process. For one, we have peremptory challenges because we’re not allowed to know anything about the prospective jurors except their name and occupation and their appearance.
The trial in the death of Saskatchewan First Nations man Colten Boushie is exposing a fundamental flaw in Canada’s justice system, say some legal experts: the ability to reject jurors without specifying a reason.
Source: Stanley trial exposes problems with jury selection, say legal experts – Saskatoon – CBC News
SHOULD WE DECRIMINALIZE ALL NARCOTICS? – This is an issue we, as a society, will have to deal with very soon, but let’s see how this cannabis thing works out first, eh?
The prospect of decriminalizing the personal possession of illicit narcotics was formally raised in the House of Commons yesterday.
A VIDEO OF THE ASSAULT – victims’ father lunging at Larry Nassar in court – YouTube
IS THIS CONTEMPT OF COURT? – The father of 3 daughters who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar appears in a contempt hearing for physically attacking Nassar in open court. In my opinion, this is a very wise Judge.
COP CORRUPTION IN BALTIMORE – So the Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force kept imitation guns in their police vehicles in the event that they “inadvertently” shot an unarmed person, they could plant the gun and claim self-defence. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Shocked?
The weapons were kept in patrol cars “in case we accidentally hit somebody,” the former detective testified in court.
Source: Ex-Cop Says Baltimore Police Carried BB Guns To Hide Dirty Shootings
WHAT YOU SHOULD ASK A LAWYER IN THE FIRST CONSULTATION – These are good questions.
An experienced criminal defense attorney should be able to identify the relevant issues, strategies going forward and potential defenses.
Source: What You Should Ask an Attorney in the First Consultation
