In a ruling sure to make philandering spouses squirm, Michigan’s second-highest court says that anyone involved in an extramarital fling can be prosecuted for first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison. Link to Adultery could mean life, court finds
“Ontario residents will soon be tuning in to a televised reality show that features robed crusaders and enormously high stakes — legal proceedings before the province’s highest court.” Source: globeandmail.com: Ontario’s justice system is ‘ready for its close-up’
“The ‘lawless’ hip-hop scene forced Alias Donmillion to carry a gun, his lawyer says. Now he’ll spend 2 years in jail.” Source: TheStar.com – News – Rapper pays the price
Helen Burnett of Law Times wrote this exceptional article on the new society that I am starting on February 7, 2007. Thanks Heather, I am hoping that this will draw some more interest to the Young Barristers’ Society, especially with those outside of the criminal bar where the present interest has been dominating. “A new Read more
This is a very good article on the 2006 year in review. I was planning on doing an entry like this myself on my blog, but why re-invent the wheel. Some highlights are: For criminal lawyers, mega-trials and funding, or lack thereof, for defence counsel were the top issues of 2006 and it looks like Read more
I was browsing YouTube and I came across this. I forgot how much I loved this song and video. owwwwww!
Toronto Star: “EXCLUSIVE: After being held without charge for five years, terrorism suspect Mahmoud Jaballah speaks out from the special, high-security facility built just for him and two others near Kingston” Source: TheStar.com – News – Inside Gitmo North
An article from the New York Times just came out today articulating my daily experiences and largest obstacle to winning cases as a criminal lawyer: clients who make statements to police. Here is an excerpt: “Everybody talks,” said Daniel J. Castleman, chief of investigations for the Manhattan district attorney. “Almost nobody doesn’t talk. And the Read more
Police are investigating an alleged assault that started on the collector lanes of Highway 401 and ended with a woman watching her former spouse speed away with their 7-year-old daughter. Source: TheStar.com – News – Mother punched, stranded, police say
The abusive boyfriend of an 18-year-old gunshot victim tried to find her in hospital hours after she was gunned down at her Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. apartment. Source: TorontoSun.com – Toronto And GTA – Suspect tries to visit victim