The Price of Justice

I’m involved in a case that got me thinking about a simple question: Who pays to ensure the poor receive justice in our community? I represent a man who suffers from the affliction of mental illness. To compound his problems, many years ago he was the victim of unspeakable abuse which caused him deep emotional […]

Domestics Redux

Another day, another domestic… the complainant tells the truth on the stand (or at least says stuff 100% consistent with the account given by a third party witness), and the Crown and OIC walk away shaking their heads, convinced that she’s lying. The only one with an open mind in the courtroom (apart from defence […]

Attempt Murder Jury Trial – Day 1

The defendant has been arraigned and the 12 jurors selected. Arraignmet is simply the formal procedure for reading the charges to the defendant, in the presence of the jury pool, and having the defendant enter his or her plea. In this case the defendant has pleaded not guilty to two charges – attempted murder and […]

Attempt Murder Jury Trial

Starting tomorrow (November 2), Scott Reid starts a jury trial on charges including attempted murder. Check back regularly for updates on the case and discussions about courtroom procedures involved in jury trials. Note that for reasons of solicitor-client privilege and the sub judice rule, there will be no discussion or opinions regarding the nature of […]

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Attempt Murder Jury Trial – Day 1

Attempt Murder Jury Trial