In what I'm hoping will be a monthly feature, here is a round-up of some of the last month's news, cases and goings-on in criminal law in Ottawa and beyond. In the news:The Correctional Investigator of Canada Howard Sapers released a report stating that over 25%...
Month: January 2016
Let’s talk about mental health and bail
Today is Bell's Let's Talk Day, designed to raise awareness about mental health. As my twitter feed was taken over by the hashtag, I thought about the difficulties that the criminal justice system has in dealing with issues of mental health. Still, there are many...
Can I get a witness?
For a lawyer, coming to court on a trial date is kind of like an athlete coming to the field on game day. Think of NBA players walking down a hallway, their earbuds in, focusing on the game ahead. While my pre-game rituals might also include driving to court in snowy...
Making a (Youthful) Murderer: Brendan Dassey and the Youth Criminal Justice Act
First off, I am happy to announce that was the recipient of a 'Clawbie' Canadian Law Blog Award for Best New Blog. You can see the other recipients at www.clawbies.ca. Thanks to everyone who has read and provided support over the last few...