Rare dangerous offender designation becoming more common for woman
The moment when a woman who spent most of her life behind bars was designated a dangerous offender was heartbreaking for Toronto criminal lawyer and the defendant's... Read more
Resolution of crossbow case avoids consecutive sentences
TORONTO - A Toronto man was formally handed a life sentence Friday after pleading guilty to the so-called "crossbow killings" of his mother and two brothers last August... Read more
The trouble with technology and the courts
The cost associated with new technology and the speed at which change happens is partly to blame for Ontario's judicial system not keeping up with advances, Toronto... Read more
SCC ruling in Cody clarifies the legal test for delay timelines
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is standing by its groundbreaking decision on ensuring timely criminal trials. In a unanimous decision Friday, the court ruled that a... Read more
The importance of mentoring, collegiality and co-operation: Rosen
In speaking at an upcoming event for counsel and judges, Toronto criminal lawyer John Rosen hopes to promote the importance of mentoring, camaraderie, and fostering... Read more
R. v. Cody and the push for all parties to proceed efficiently
In unanimously reaffirming the guiding principles set out in R. v. Jordan, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), emphasizes the importance of all parties proceeding with matters... Read more
The implications of R. v. Oland
The Supreme Court of Canada's ruling in R. v. Oland confirms the bar is set exceptionally high for people convicted of serious crimes and seeking release pending... Read more
Crane rescue highlights mischief charges
TORONTO - A young woman stranded for hours after scaling a construction crane in the middle of the night is a thrill seeker, a friend said Thursday. Marisa Lazo, 23, ... Read more
Legal aid eligibility increase a ‘positive step’
Legal Aid Ontario's decision to increase its financial eligibility threshold to provide lawyers for those in need is a move in the right direction, but doesn't go...Read more
Lindsay Daviau drawn to criminal law by its human element
Toronto criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau knows how high the stakes can be for her clients. "It's incredibly daunting when someone's life is at stake"... Read more