Ford Abandons Victims of Violent Crimes
Prior to the release of the April 2019 budget – ironically entitled “Protecting What Matters Most” – victims of violent crime could apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and potentially receive up to $25,000.00 for pain and suffering. Thanks to the Ford government, victims of violent crime may now only receive up to a […]
Social Media Darwin Awards
Recently, I was retained by a client on an impaired boating charge. I thought, No problem! I have successfully defended many of these. However, upon review of disclosure, I found out that this would not be like any other impaired case I have handled. Included in the disclosure brief were copies of my client’s Instagram […]
How Drinking On a Pool Noodle Could Cost You Your Licence
If you are heading out on the water this summer, you need to know that the courts have sent a clear message that water and alcohol don’t mix. Recently, an Oshawa man was convicted of impaired driving while canoeing under the influence. David Sillars was drunk and high when he took his girlfriend’s 8 year-old-son […]
