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Confession thrown out in precedent-setting decision

Confession thrown out in precedent-setting decision

A recent precedent-setting decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice emphasizes how careful the police must be in what they offer an accused and their loved ones in exchange…

Ruling highlights constitutional rights of those in custody

Ruling highlights constitutional rights of those in custody

A judge’s ruling that criticizes a police policy requiring women suspects to remove underwire bras while detained, emphasizes that the right to protection from unreasonable searches is also extended to…

Smith pleased with criminal negligence outcome

Smith pleased with criminal negligence outcome

Toronto criminal lawyer Tyler Smith is pleased with the outcome of a court appearance Tuesday where his client Sabrina Siconolfi pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing the death of her…

JPs’ lack of training “thorn” in lawyers’ sides, says Smith

JPs’ lack of training “thorn” in lawyers’ sides, says Smith

Word of proposed legislation designed to raise the qualifications for Ontario justices of the peace is welcomed by Toronto criminal lawyer Tyler Smith, who says the lack of training for…

“Favourable resolution” in chip bag murder

“Favourable resolution” in chip bag murder

A Don Jail inmate who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a killing that arose during an argument over a bag of chips, has been jailed for life – but…

Tyler Smith’s client discharged of first-degree murder charge

Tyler Smith’s client discharged of first-degree murder charge

A client of Toronto criminal lawyer Tyler Smith has been discharged of a first-degree murder charge after a preliminary hearing into the death of a 20-year-old Milton man.  See prior story…

Tyler Smith: human trafficker admits guilt because he’s dying

Tyler Smith: human trafficker admits guilt because he’s dying

A human trafficker has pleaded guilty to being part of a ring that lured victims into working forced labour in Hamilton. Toronto criminal lawyer Tyler Smith says his client admitted…

Running with scissors

Running with scissors

A Niagara Falls police officer, who testified that nine times out of ten when he sees a pair of scissors in a car it means drugs are there too, gave…

Supreme Court appointments has lawyers worried: Tyler Smith

Supreme Court appointments has lawyers worried: Tyler Smith

News that Prime Minister Stephen Harper will appoint replacements for two retiring Supreme Court justices this summer doesn’t bode well for eroding Charter rights, says Toronto criminal lawyer Tyler Smith.…