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EXPOSING THE LYING WITNESS- AN IMPORTANT WEAPON IN A DEFENCE LAWYER’S TOOLBOX

by KIrsten Kaminski, Stephen Hebscher | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog

Nearly five years after the polarizing and sensationalized trial of Jian Ghomeshi, a host of social and legal issues remain far from resolved. The 2016 acquittal of the previously well-loved broadcasting personality was the catalyst that led to recent substantial...

Representing clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by criminallaw_admin | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog, Criminal Charges & Autism, Mental Health, Mental Health Issues, Offences, Representing Clients With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Stephen Hebscher has more than 34 years of experience representing clients charged with criminal offences who have a mental disorder, mental illness, or mental health issues. According to the DSM-5, “Autism Spectrum Disorder” is a recognized mental disorder. Mr....

Mental Illness Is Not the Cause of Violent Crime in America

by criminallaw_admin | Sep 5, 2019 | Blog, Violent Crimes & Weapon Offences

In the wake of the El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio, and Gilroy, California, shootings in late July and early August, President Donald Trump returned to a talking point that has frustrated mental health professionals and criminal defence lawyers for years. In an address...

Do I have to believe that you are innocent? What is the role of the criminal defence lawyer?

by criminallaw_dev | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog, Offences, What You Should Know

Criminal defence lawyer : I have been a criminal defence lawyer for over 30 years. The reality is that most of my clients were/are probably guilty. This fact has never prevented me from representing my clients and providing them with the best possible defence. Even if...

Weapons Charges In Canada

by criminallaw_dev | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog, Offences

What You Should Know The Canadian Criminal Code, under the category of Firearms and Other Weapons provides an extensive list of offenses that relate to the use of devices that can be possessed with the intent of inflicting harm on another human being. Restricted...

Domestic Assault Charges Ontario

by criminallaw_dev | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Offences

Can I Get Domestic Assault Charges Withdrawn in Ontario? What is Domestic Assault? Domestic assault is one of the most commonly accused crimes in Toronto. Assault combines the threat of violence with the perceived capacity to inflict injury. By definition, this...

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