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Ex-mortgage broker avoids jail time in sex assault, fraud case
After three years of investigation and prosecution for multiple charges of sexual assault and defrauding the public, the imposition of a suspended sentence and probation for three lesser counts of sexual assault has allowed one of his clients to avoid jail and move on with…
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Lavalin case underscores need to clarify AG’s role: Rosen
OTTAWA — The criminal law at the heart of the SNC-Lavalin saga dogging the federal Liberals has led to charges in just seven cases in 20 years, leading some to call for a review of the legislation and additional resources for investigators…Read more
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Pro bono appeal program ‘good quality advocacy’: Daviau
Helping the Probono Inmate Appeal (PIA) program is “a tremendous amount of work but well worth it,” Toronto criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau tells AdvocateDaily.com… Read more
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Secrecy trips up feds in SNC-Lavalin affair: Rosen
The case, which revolves around the prosecution of the Quebec-based engineering firm related to its dealings in Libya, and the pending charges under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), has descended into a scandal over allegations former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould was improperly pressured…
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Courtroom advocacy – an acquired skill
Understanding the nuances of the courtroom is knowledge acquired through experience, says Toronto criminal lawyer John Rosen, whose career spans five decades and includes some of the most high-profile murder trials in the nation’s history. Read More…
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How to handle an in-custody appeal
Managing client expectations is a key part of handling in-custody appeals, Toronto criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau tells AdvocateDaily.com… Read more
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McArthur plea has benefits for Crown, defence: Daviau
There are many reasons for Bruce McArthur to forego a trial and plead guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder, says Toronto criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau… Read more
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Striking down victim surcharge ‘fantastic’: Daviau
There were more than a few outstanding court decisions in 2018 worth celebrating, Toronto criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau tells AdvocateDaily.com… Read more
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Second or third trials an exhausting ordeal for all
Taking on a second or even third trial is emotionally exhausting for clients, witnesses and counsel – but if the stakes are high, it’s a challenge they must accept… Read more
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Test is high when appealing a guilty plea: Daviau
Lawyers thinking of appealing a guilty plea should make sure they have strong grounds because the barriers to success are high… Read more