Boys Can Need Protection Too
It is a sad reality that without alcohol there would be many people involved in the criminal justice system that would be looking for work, me included. Alcohol plays a major role in the majority of the files that I work on, and a significant role in almost all the rest of the cases most […]
Ontario Judge Tries a Different Approach to DUI Sentencing
A recent Ontario Court decision has once again brought the sentencing of impaired drivers into the spotlight. Although the sentence rendered is now no longer available at law and arguably never was in this province, the decision is a good one. The decision is a clear indication that sentencing courts are looking for options to […]
Farm Vehicles: Too much freedom = Fatalities
On July 28, 2017, a 26-year-old pregnant woman from Mount Brydges was pronounced deceased after being struck by a farm vehicle towing a trailer while attempting a left turn onto Glendon Drive at Troops Road. The farm vehicle operator was an unlicensed 15-year old, however, this issue runs deeper than that. Glendon Drive poses a blindspot […]
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 […]
The Final Payment Isn’t All Yours
You might think that people who are suing over a slip and fall are cheating the system and trying to make a ton of money for something they shouldn’t have sued for. The reality that many do not know is that the final payment doesn’t fully belong to the plaintiff. Instead, there are a lot […]
I Never Thought It Could Happen to My Child: How to Protect Your Child From Sex Assault
Said the mother of a child who suffered traumatizing abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar, her gymnastics coach in Michigan. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina was particularly harsh in her condemnation of the serial pedophile and said the following when pronouncing her sentence: “I just signed your death warrant as you will spend the rest of […]
Hit Count: How Many Hits Can Your Childs Head Take
Parents and sports enthusiasts all keep track of their favorite players ‘stats’ as it relates to touchdowns, goals, homeruns or even assists, but do these same people also keep a close eye on the ‘hit count’? Let me explain… as a personal injury lawyer, I interact with people who have suffered from brain injuries on […]
Granny Cameras: Can You Use Them & Is It Legal
Baby boomers are nearing their senior years, and many kids have had to put their parents into senior home. Abuse in senior centres is not a new phenomenon, and many are concerned that their parents are experiencing abuse by their care-taking staff. Granny cam’s are but one way to gain insight into whether your parents […]
