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%...
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...
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...
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...
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