Definition of indigent
Foote v. Canada (Attorney General), 2012 BCCA 253 provides a helpful definition of indigent. The concept is relevant across the law, being relevant for security for costs, costs generally and…
James C Morton
All day I’ve been like a hostage negotiator dealing with unstable maniacs
Has the entire world gone mad? Everyone is on a hair trigger fuse about the blow up!!! Is it a full Moon? Or is Venus in transit again?
It is improper to ask a witness to comment on the credibility of another witness
R. v. C.S., 2012 ONCA 403 deals with a problem repeatedly seen, a question asking a witness to comment on the credibility of another witness. Such a question is improper:…
There but for the grace of God
Tonight on the radio I heard a program where the host raised the question “have you ever done anything that could have put you in jail?”. What was interesting was…
Uh oh, Italy swears it doesn’t need a bailout
Italy says it doesn’t need a bailout, now or later. All of which would be fine had such comments not marked the pre-bailout periods of the other euro countries such…
A person can be found guilty of first degree murder as a party to the offence
R. v. Ferrari, 2012 ONCA 399 finds that, where the special mens rea requirements for murder are met, a person can be found guilty of first degree murder as a…
Speaker green-lights 800 proposed opposition amendments to omnibus budget bill
I have one word: OY… http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/11/speaker-green-lights-800-proposed-opposition-ammendments-to-omnibus-buget-bill/ OTTAWA — The Speaker of the House of Commons has given a green light to more than 800 proposed opposition amendments to the Conservative…
JUSTIN TRUDEAU, MP in Dufferin Caledon
DUFFERIN CALEDON FEDERAL LIBERAL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS AN INTIMATE LUNCHEON WITH SPECIAL GUEST JUSTIN TRUDEAU, MP TUESDAY, JUNE 26,2012 12:30 -3:30 P.M. THE CONSULATE DINING LOUNGE 15430 INNIS LAKE…
Deference should be given to a trial judge’s Charter analysis:
R. v. Campbell, 2012 ONCA 394 is a good source for the principle that deference should be given to a trial judge's Charter analysis: Deference is owed to a trial judge's s.…
“The key is to try and divert people away from criminal justice in the first place… Jail is no place for the mentally ill.”
For repeat offenders struggling with mental-health issues, lawyer Anita Szigeti believes Ontario should develop a system entirely outside of the criminal-justice paradigm. Better community resources could help prevent recidivism among…
Lawful Access Coming Back: why? Luka Rocco Magnotta!
Hard to believe but this Government says it needs the lawful access legislation because of Luka Rocco Magnotta! How that dreadful case supports the proposed intrusive laws spying on Canadians…
Telewarrant justified only where impracticality of attending in person before a Justice established
R. v. Lao 2012 ONCJ 225 is a helpful decision making clear that in order for a telewarrant to be properly issued "the affiant must have a subjective belief that…
Racial equality looks different from behind bars
"The United States now has, by a wide margin, the highest incarceration rate in the world. There are 2.3 million Americans in prison or jail, more than three in 100…