Self-defence discussed in Bryant’s case

By: Law is Cool · September 2, 2009 · Filed Under Criminal Law · 4 Comments 

Lawyers abuzz over Michael Bryant case

The Star polled several criminal lawyers about Bryant’s possible defences. Several witnesses said the car was riding against objects on the opposite side of the street before running Mr. Sheppard over.

Jonathan Rosenthal, who has extensive experience in motor vehicle cases, said he would look for evidence his client feared for his safety.

“The only defence I see is him saying: `Listen, this guy had threatened me and I was scared he was trying to get in my car. I had to get away from him.’”

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Breaking news: Michael Bryant arrested

By: Law is Cool · September 1, 2009 · Filed Under Criminal Law · 13 Comments 

Ex-Ontario AG Bryant held

Former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant has been arrested after a cyclist was killed last night while hanging on to a fleeing car, police sources say.

The crash occurred on Bloor St. near Bay St. around 9:45 p.m. when witnesses said a male cyclist in his 20s collided with a black Saab.

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Law is Cool – Podcast #2

By: Law is Cool · August 19, 2007 · Filed Under Podcasts · 2 Comments 

ImageShackNote:  We are receiving hundreds of visitors looking for information on Michael Bryant.  Please see this post on the recent accident in Toronto.

Special edition: Interview with Attorney-General of Ontario, Michael Bryant

Show Notes

(5:03 total running time)

0:15 Omar Ha-Redeye introduces the special edition of the podcast interview with Ontario A.G., Michael Bryant

0:43 Michael Bryant talks about pacing yourself during your first year

1:26 Advice shared from law professor at Osgoode Hall, John McCamus, on exam writing

1:49 Bryant suggests taking courses you enjoy

2:42 Importance of the Law Commission of Ontario discussed

3:16 New legal profession of paralegals reviewed, and their impact on the field

4:33 Omar thanks Michael Bryant and concludes podcast