Former NHL’er Ramage Has Appeal
Former St. Louis Blue and Toronto Maple Leaf has had his second day in court. Â This time to appeal a conviction that led to a four year sentence for Impaired Driving Causing Death in connection…
March 2010
Speaking of getting “tough on crimeâ€, how about “hateâ€?
When a local Georgian Township man, Trevor Middleton, was convicted of assault and criminal negligence in December, 2009, friends and family of the victims were hopeful that justice was served. During the case, the jury…
Craigslist: Law Degree for Sale
Here’s a real ad from the SF-Bay area on Craigslist, After several years of practicing law with a bunch of nerds in Silicon Valley I have come to the conclusion that my law degree is…
The End of 2-for-1 Credit & the Fallacy of ‘Getting Tough’
The March 8th 2010 issue of Maclean’s, “Canada’s magazineâ€, has this to say about the Conservative government’s elimination of two-for-one credit for pre-sentence custody: Do the time “It seems like a no-brainer: convicted criminals shouldn’t…
“Dentist” Charged…
Tips have led to charges against a London man today after London Police discovered what appears to be an unlicensed dental practice in the city’s south end. Â Humberto Solano Rosania is charged with assault causing…
Register Before Revolution
Before attempting to overthrow the government in South Carolina, you must register your organization, for a $5 fee. You have to name the organization, identify where you are based, describe your beliefs, and list your…
Parliament Set to Fight over Crime
Before Stephen Harper prorogued Parliament, before he made sure to be televised hobnobbing with athletes at every possible turn at the Olympics, he had filled the Lower House with a slate of crime bills, which…