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With police power must come responsibility

With police power must come responsibility

A woman criminally charged over an Instagram photo she posted online may be an example of the police overusing their powers to express disapproval of an individual’s actions, says Toronto…

Neuberger named TLA vice-president

Neuberger named TLA vice-president

Criminal lawyer Joseph Neuberger was officially named vice-president of the Toronto Lawyers Association at the organization’s recent TLA Awards of Distinction.…

Officer targeted because of previous allegation: Brauti

Officer targeted because of previous allegation: Brauti

A carpenter alleging police brutality made the accusation only after learning the Toronto officer was already facing an allegation of excessive force, Toronto criminal lawyer Peter Brauti says in the…

Meaningful representation a priority in midst of LAO changes

Meaningful representation a priority in midst of LAO changes

In recent months, there has been a noticeable dip in the number of certificates being issued by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), along with an increase in serious cases being turned…

LAO: gone with the wind?

LAO: gone with the wind?

By J.S. Vijaya  Most people charged with Criminal Code offences in Canada come from poor backgrounds. In Toronto, one only has to visit a local criminal courthouse to objectively determine…



Supreme Court rescues unintelligible defence from human sympathy

Supreme Court rescues unintelligible defence from human sympathy

By Aaron Harnett The Supreme Court of Canada’s judgment released today in R. v. Ryan tried to un-muddy some spectacularly murky water concerning the applicability of the defence of duress. The history…



The branding of “criminals”

The branding of “criminals”

By J.S. Vijaya The Harper government, in its attempt to further ameliorate our rights in the alleged “war on crime,” has turned its focus towards those Canadians who wish to…



Who’s more dangerous?

Who’s more dangerous?

By J.S. Vijaya Five former Toronto drug squad officers were recently sentenced to 45 days of house arrest for attempting to obstruct justice. Toronto Star  Sun Media  …



In memoriam

In memoriam

By J.S. Vijaya Denny Hunter Pollock was my friend. She passed away on Dec. 4 after a brave spirited fight with cancer. I had an opportunity to see her last…

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Pants on fire

Pants on fire

By J.S. Vijaya In modern times we quickly get cynical and every shining light at the end of the tunnel is often simply interpreted as yet another train hurtling towards…



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