Basic Info: Brushing up
It is commonplace that first-time offenders rarely have a good understanding of the judicial process. Although it would be fantastic if everyone was fully apprised of their rights and obligations under Canadian law, it is unrealistic. However, I... read moreSmoking and driving: What’s to come
Ah, Canada. Home of poutine, maple syrup, hockey, and….marijuana. Some of the most highly coveted strains in the world are (apparently) found here in British Columbia. And finally, after Harper’s “War on Drugs” admitted crushing defeat, our Government is ready to rake... read moreTrucker acquitted after 23 kilos of cocaine found hidden in back of truck
On December 3, 2012, Mr. G (name redacted for privacy), owner of the trucking company he was transporting for, was arrested after 23 kilograms of cocaine was found hidden in a secret compartment in his vehicle. Obviously, this product was not something Mr. G had... read moreYou have the right to remain silent…so, why don’t you?
What you say CAN and WILL be used you (seriously)! I think it is important to discuss the importance of exercising constitutional rights/freedoms. In particular, the right to remain silent when being questioned by law enforcement about alleged criminal... read morePass from Parliament: New Bill provides “limited immunity” for Good Samaritans
It has been over one year since Dr. Perry Kendall to declare a Public Health Emergency in British Columbia. That emergency announcement has not been retracted, but now, the Federal government is beginning to take additional steps to combat the ongoing crisis. On May... read moreWeighing the Evidence: Scales of Justice
The scales of justice weighed in favour of an Accused woman earlier this week, when the Ontario Superior Court upheld her acquittal of impaired driving related charges in Ontario. Kimberly McLachlan was acquitted of impaired driving in August 2015 after she succeeded... read more
PTSD: Post-Trial Struggles & Dysphoria Life after Judgement: Juror Edition
Dialogue surrounding mental illness echoes from the walls of nearly every courtroom across the country, which won’t come as a surprise to anyone. When dealing with an Accused person, both Crown and Defence will investigate what their client’s state of mind was like... read more
Sticks, Stones & Hate Crimes: When words can actually hurt you
Offensive and shocking cellphone footage has led to criminal charges for a 49 year old man from Hope, B.C. Karry Corbett received a $110 parking ticket, which initiated a heated exchange between Corbett and the parking enforcement officer. Ravi Dhura, of South Asian... read more
Justice via Vigilante – Justice Denied, Reward Scanty
A vigilante group based out of Surrey, B.C., has been making headlines lately for their efforts in identifying and publicizing child predators to the media via video. It’s a spin-off of Dateline’s “To Catch a Predator”. The videos, which are publicly posted to the... read moreNo Mobile While Mobile!
Distracted driving. It’s a hot topic these days – it seems that technology is steadily advancing, while our common sense refuses to evolve. It’s an issue that, in some ways, exploded overnight. Ever since our provincial government implemented the Immediate... read moreCall or Email us NOW for a FREE confidential consultation:
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