by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 29, 2010 | general
Athough riots are usually reserved for Stanley Cup victories in Montreal, public officials must feel relieved the deciding game in the Canadiens’ historic’ first round playoff victory took place in the home of the heavily favoured Washington Capitals....
by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 28, 2010 | drinking and driving
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Tough+laws+aimed+drinking+drivers/2959851/story.html Things tend to get more difficult for criminal lawyers and their clients as time goes by. As seen above, provinces are increasingly exercising their jurisdiction over highway safety...
by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 28, 2010 | Domestic Violence
Many people are surprised at the consequences of a 911 call during a domestic dispute. Due to a history of such offences not being treated seriously most jurisdictions, including Montreal, now have special directives and mandatory procedures in place to deal with...
by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 27, 2010 | general
Amazingly there has been little comment on the recent minority members bill which will make it mandatory for all members of the Supreme Court to function in both official languages without an interpreter. The wisdom of this seems very questionable since it would...
by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 22, 2010 | general
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto/story.html?id=2936428 It is nice to see a criminal court render a decision in line with ordinary precedents in a case involving publicity due to the celebrity status of the victim. Rock star Noel Gallagher, well known...