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5 Nov

Could Long-Term Care Home Managers Receive Criminal Charges

By Matthew Friedberg
14 Aug

There is no Monopoly Man and COVID-19 is Not a Get out of Jail Free Card

By Matthew Friedberg
26 Dec

Deferred Prosecution Agreement or DPA A New Way Out For Corporate Criminals

By Matthew Friedberg
5 Sep

Ruling against Toronto editor strikes right balance

By Melody Izadi
2 Aug

Supreme Court reminds police of arbitrary detention rules

By Melody Izadi
5 Jul

Court for people with FASD a terrific idea

By Matthew Friedberg
23 Jun

Reasonable steps requirement weakens presumption of innocence

By Melody Izadi
29 May

Balance needed in deciding what order cases are handled

By Melody Izadi
26 Apr

Sal Caramanna has been nominated for the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers Award for Criminal Law

By Matthew Friedberg
20 Mar

All municipalities should embrace media alert on verdicts

By Melody Izadi
12 Mar

Past history in sex assault cases a matter of context: Izadi

By Melody Izadi
17 Jan

Decisions involving African-Canadians could have major impact

By Melody Izadi
6 Dec

Maintaining Fairness Paramount in Sex Assault Trials

By Melody Izadi
4 Oct

Pot smokers should proceed with caution

By Melody Izadi
3 Jun

Proposal incentivizes companies to report corporate crime

By Matthew Friedberg
19 Apr

Criminal Court Haters, Take Note: What the #believethevictims Movement Fails to Recognize

By Matthew Friedberg
18 Apr

'Mandatory minimum' bill would be welcome: Friedberg

By Matthew Friedberg
16 Feb

Pot legalization: Canadians need to educate themselves

By Matthew Friedberg
15 Dec

Inquiry into racial profiling, discrimination a welcome move

By Matthew Friedberg
23 Nov

New bail directive for Crowns a step forward: Friedberg

By Matthew Friedberg
20 Oct

Privacy rights apply to travellers’ luggage, court says

By Melody Izadi
16 Sep

The legalization of marijuana and the Jewish community

By Matthew Friedberg
30 Jun

Introduction of segregation time limits a good start

By Matthew Friedberg
6 Jun

SCC's review of mandatory victim surcharges 'long overdue'

By Matthew Friedberg
23 Mar

More police accountability needed after SIU probes

By Matthew Friedberg
2 Mar

Prelims provide important screening function

By Matthew Friedberg
13 Feb

The system is so strapped for resources

By Matthew Friedberg
21 Dec

Suggesting that segregation has no impact goes against most academic research

By Matthew Friedberg
27 Sep

Review of civilian oversight of police positive, system in need of change

By Matthew Friedberg
26 Aug

Mandatory minimum exceptions not the answer: Friedberg

By Matthew Friedberg
6 Jul

Canadians in American jails and the prisoner lottery

By Matthew Friedberg
27 Apr

A two-tiered JP system in Ontario would be fair and just

By Matthew Friedberg
17 Mar

Solitary confinement imposed far too often

By Matthew Friedberg
15 Feb

Reflections on the Jian Ghomeshi Trial

By Matthew Friedberg
18 Jan

Crowdsourcing a legal defence is creative, but raises issues

By Matthew Friedberg
8 Dec

Starting out, on a wing and a prayer

By Matthew Friedberg
27 Nov

All courts must uphold Gladue principles

By Matthew Friedberg
8 Oct

Carding debate misleading

By Matthew Friedberg
26 Aug

Unclear how firearm marking will help solve crime

By Matthew Friedberg
9 Jul

Judge slams Peel police over cavalier attitude towards search powers

By Matthew Friedberg
25 Jun

Judges slam police for unnecessary jailing of non-Ontario residents

By Matthew Friedberg
13 May

Police recording all incidences of carding a positive step

By Matthew Friedberg
22 Apr

SCC ruling won't bring flood of lighter sentences

By Matthew Friedberg
20 Mar

Mid-trial discussions in chambers a no-no ruling

By Matthew Friedberg
12 Feb

Lawyers' ability to consult experts throughout process is critical

By Matthew Friedberg
12 Jan

Increase in search warrants is startling and worrisome: Friedberg

By Matthew Friedberg
29 Dec

A time of great change in the criminal bar

By Matthew Friedberg
13 Dec

Government response to Ashley Smith inquest branded 'Orwellian'

By Matthew Friedberg
11 Nov

Launching an investigation without a complaint unrealistic

By Matthew Friedberg
1 Oct

Police body cams an effective evidence gathering tool

By Matthew Friedberg
17 Jul

Fontana Spared Jail Time

By Matthew Friedberg
17 Jun

New prostitution laws a draconian step backward

By Matthew Friedberg
26 Mar

Some Basic Issues when looking for and Dealing with a Criminal Lawyer

By Matthew Friedberg
26 Mar

Bail

By Matthew Friedberg
21 Mar

Policy a welcome addition to tricky practice of carding

By Matthew Friedberg
24 Feb

What is the Difference between "Impaired Driving" and "Over 80"

By Matthew Friedberg
7 Jan

Laying charges takes time, resulting optics unfortunate

By Matthew Friedberg
28 Oct

What does it mean to be "in care or control" of a motor vehicle

By Matthew Friedberg
18 Sep

Police training not an escape hatch

By Matthew Friedberg
28 Aug

Government allows stun guns for frontline officers

By Matthew Friedberg
15 Jul

Police reported hate crimes down in 2011, but full picture incomplete

By Matthew Friedberg
8 Apr

Law must adapt with technology

By Matthew Friedberg
20 Feb

Argument over mandatory minimum not hard to accept: judge

By Matthew Friedberg
31 Jan

Meaningful representation a priority in midst of LAO changes

By Matthew Friedberg
20 Dec

False confessions common cause of wrongful convictions

By Matthew Friedberg
30 Jul

Cutting youth justice programs brings long-term consequences

By Matthew Friedberg
12 Jun

Bill to raise bar for JPs gaining traction among lawyers

By Matthew Friedberg
6 Jun

Modifications to Powers of Justices of the Peace

By Matthew Friedberg
22 May

Allot more resources to bail courts in Ontario

By Matthew Friedberg
22 May

Discharges Under s. 730(1) of the Criminal Code Have Became More Important Than Ever

By Matthew Friedberg
14 May

Toronto City Council's vote to be exempted from jury duty

By Matthew Friedberg

Our Latest Blog

05 Nov

Could Long-Term Care Home Managers Receive Criminal Charges

Nov 5, 2020 By Matthew Friedberg
The feds plan to amend the Criminal Code to “penalize those who neglect seniors Two long-term care home staff face criminal charges in the U.S. for their pandemic response and although the same could happen in Canada, lawyers say proposed Criminal Code changes could make a bigger difference in holding managers accountable.;; Over 2,000 residents have died from COVID-19 during the pandemic in ... Read more >

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  • Could Long-Term Care Home Managers Receive Criminal Charges
    Nov 5 2020
  • There is no Monopoly Man and COVID-19 is Not a Get out of Jail Free Card
    Aug 14 2020
  • Deferred Prosecution Agreement or DPA A New Way Out For Corporate Criminals
    Dec 26 2019
  • Ruling against Toronto editor strikes right balance
    Sep 5 2019
  • Supreme Court reminds police of arbitrary detention rules
    Aug 2 2019
  • Court for people with FASD a terrific idea
    Jul 5 2019
  • Reasonable steps requirement weakens presumption of innocence
    Jun 23 2019
  • Balance needed in deciding what order cases are handled
    May 29 2019
  • Sal Caramanna has been nominated for the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers Award for Criminal Law
    Apr 26 2019
  • All municipalities should embrace media alert on verdicts
    Mar 20 2019
  • Past history in sex assault cases a matter of context: Izadi
    Mar 12 2019
  • Decisions involving African-Canadians could have major impact
    Jan 17 2019
  • Maintaining Fairness Paramount in Sex Assault Trials
    Dec 6 2018
  • Pot smokers should proceed with caution
    Oct 4 2018
  • Proposal incentivizes companies to report corporate crime
    Jun 3 2018
  • Criminal Court Haters, Take Note: What the #believethevictims Movement Fails to Recognize
    Apr 19 2018
  • 'Mandatory minimum' bill would be welcome: Friedberg
    Apr 18 2018
  • Pot legalization: Canadians need to educate themselves
    Feb 16 2018
  • Inquiry into racial profiling, discrimination a welcome move
    Dec 15 2017
  • New bail directive for Crowns a step forward: Friedberg
    Nov 23 2017

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