David Tarnow argues attempted murder case in the Yukon Territory
As mentioned in previous posts on our site, David Tarnow is qualified to engage in the practice of law in the Territory of the Yukon. Over the past year, Mr. Tarnow has successfully argued a number of cases in the Territorial Court. More often than not, the cases have...
Stricter medical marijuana regulations reignite debate among Canadians
The details of the new medical marijuana regulations are out – and soon, so should the supplies from home growers. Authorities say that the stricter rules are put in place to protect public safety, but the growing public confusion and differing opinions seem to be...
Legal Aid Crisis in British Columbia
The Legal Aid crisis in B.C. is set to peak in early 2014, and criminal lawyers across the Province are preparing to halt services between the dates of February 17th, and March 30th of 2014. This means that Trials for offences ranging from impaired driving,...
Animal cruelty charges on the rise in B.C.?
In recent months, we’ve seen an alarming rise in the number of reported animal cruelty cases in British Columbia. The most high profile of these cases is, without a doubt, the shocking carnage inflicted on the 100 sled dogs at a dog compound in Pemberton, B.C. This...
Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP’s) – a legislative contradiction
British Columbia is a Province famous for its natural beauty, multiculturalism, and its expensive real estate. It has also recently become well known for its tough laws on those caught drinking and driving. In September 2010, the new Immediate Roadside Prohibition...
RiotTV: a political stunt
This week, British Columbia's Attorney General, Shirley Bond, announced that the government would abandon the direction it gave to Crown prosecutors to make Applications to televise the legal proceedings of those accused of crimes relating to Vancouver's Stanley Cup...
Social Media and our Justice System
I'm learning how to blog. Facebook I use mainly for social purposes. My Twitter account focuses on issues relating to my law practice. Nevertheless, social media is ever-expanding and it's hard to find a person today who isn't engaged in using social media in one way,...
Know Your Legal Rights! Watch this important, insightful video.
"Officer, I know my constitutional rights. Firstly, I refuse to speak with you, other than to identify myself. I further refuse to consent for you to search my person, or my residence, or my motor vehicle. I wish to speak to my lawyer immediately. If I am under...
Crime & the Media
Crime and the media go together like peanut butter and jelly. Laugh, but it's true. It's almost like they need one another to exist to their fullest potential. The news without a good crime story feels incomplete. On second thought, the media needs to report on crime...
How Fast Should the Wheels of Justice Spin?
In my last post, I briefly touched upon what was unfolding in the U.K. and the rioting that was spreading from London to many more of that country's major cities. The violence and looting that was broadcast to the world was shocking to many. There were hundreds of...
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