Yesterday, after 8 days of deliberations, five former drug squad officers were convicted of perjury and/or obstruct justice. The National Post has a headline of them being acquitted of most charges. An interesting headline, to say the least. I query whether it would read the same if a lay person was convicted of the [...]
Category Archives: Criminal Law
TORONTO CRIMINAL LAWYER: POLICE CONVICTED OF PERJURY & OBSTRUCT JUSTICE
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“TORONTO CRIMINAL LAWYER”: “EXPERIENCE COUNTS FOR EVERYTHING”
When individuals approach me for advice, they need not worry about whether I am giving them great advice. I am. I have seen it all. I have travelled to Courts ranging from the big city in Toronto to the small town of Exeter. Smaller towns provide a real challenge to outside counsel. [...]
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“TORONTO CRIMINAL LAWYER” MARCY SEGAL
The recent case involving the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of a young girl has brought out the question again: ”How could you represent someone like that?” Historically, there would be no public forum for which to debate this issue: Thankfully, with the internet, the answer to such a question can be argued and answered, [...]
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Criminal Lawyers: Choose wisely.
Your knowledge of the process is dependent on how well your lawyer advises you. The outcome of your case is largely dependent on how the lawyer defends you. Part of our work involves persuasion. When I deal with crowns or judges, I persuade them to see my client in the most positive light. However, [...]
