Law Times: “The tactics of Gary Batasar, the lawyer who revealed Crown allegations that his client, 25-year old restaurant worker Steven Chand, intended to take politicians hostage, murder them, and blow up the CBC’s Toronto headquarters as part of a massive terrorist plot, is under fire from his criminal law colleagues.”
I subscribe to a listserve through the Criminal Lawyers Association that discusses a wide range of topics in criminal law. Most of these topics are rather esoteric and not particularly interesting if you are not a criminal lawyer; however, a thread was recently started up about the various items clients have been charged with using Read more
TheStar.com – 2 stabbed in brawl after World Cup game: “Two brothers were stabbed and slashed with beer bottles following a street brawl during celebrations of Portugal?s World Cup soccer victory today.”
TheStar.com – Terror trial may be tainted: Lawyer: “The lawyer representing one of 17 people accused of being terrorists has launched a blistering attack on the ‘oppressive, isolation conditions’ in which the men are being held.”
Toronto Police Service :: To Serve and Protect: “Vehicle pursuit, Two men face 15 charges, Firearm seized, 51 Division In the early hours of Saturday, June 10, 2006, police attended the Parliament Street/Gerrard Street East area for reports of two men armed with a gun in a grey Honda Accord. It is alleged that: - Read more
TheStar.com – Terror suspects back in court: “The men and teens facing terrorism-related charges will be back in court today to set dates for their bail hearings and ensure they all have lawyers.”
CANOE — CNEWS – Law: Caledonia clash yields warrants: “CALEDONIA, Ont. (CP) – Police have issued arrest warrants for seven people facing a host of charges, including attempted murder, after a series of violent clashes at a long-standing aboriginal blockade on a disputed tract of land. “