Author Archives: marcy

I firmly believe that female criminal lawyers equally, if not better qualified to represent those charged with criminal or regulatory offences.  We have had to overcome great hurdles in a world that has traditionally been dominated by men.  We have had to work harder, learn how to thrive in a man’s world.  For those of [...]

    Who you choose to defend you is one of the most important decisions you will make in the process.   People want promises and guarantees.  Any lawyer who promises or guarantees that the charge will be thrown out before reviewing disclosure is not being honest with you.   What a “good” criminal lawyer [...]

I haven’t written since August, 2012.    The fall was very busy: Between my twin girls, my work schedule, my gym schedule and pro bono work,  I hardly have any free time.  I actually thrive when I am busy.   I enjoy the fast pace of my life.   Although I sometimes feel guilty that [...]

Social Media has allowed information that should never be disclosed prior to a fair trial to be shared with anyone and everyone. If Christopher Husbands, who is “alleged” to have committed such a heinous crime, is in fact guilty, which will be determined after a fair trial, then he should be given the maximum sentence [...]

If you have been charged with domestic assault( the complainant/victim is your wife/husband, common law partner, girlfriend/boyfriend  ), expect the following in almost every circumstance if you are released pending trial. 1.     You will be prohibited from residing together. 2.     You will not be able to return to your residence, except [...]

One of the difficult challenges for counsel is to convince a Judge that the client’s statement to police ought to be excluded from evidence.   The definition of “statement” includes anything said to police: that includes conversations on the telephone, in person, without being recorded, a written statement, a statement taken on video and, in [...]