by Andrew Barbacki | Jun 27, 2011 | offences, White collar crimes
On his way back to prison the convicted felon who gave up his Canadian citizenship to become Lord Black of Crossharbour delivered an eloquent oration proclaiming his innocence and condemning those responsible for his persecution. When the judge uttered the fateful...
by Andrew Barbacki | Jun 25, 2011 | Highway safety code, offences, prosecutors
The Supreme Court has once again reaffirmed the distinction between the principals of private law and those governing the criminal law. In a unanimous decision the court upheld the right of superior officials to review and ultimately cancel a written plea...
by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 14, 2011 | forgery, offences
After stonewalling demands from a multitude of sources, including the Association Of Crown Prosecutors, for a public inquiry into corruption in the public construction sector the Charest government has found a convenient target to deflect the spotlight. It...
by Andrew Barbacki | Mar 23, 2011 | offences, sentencing
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/israels-expresident-katsav-gets-7-years-for-rape-20110322-1c527.html Although it is sad to see a person fall from high office to the criminal class it is nonetheless heartening to observe a criminal justice system capable of...
by Andrew Barbacki | Mar 11, 2011 | Drug Offences, offences, prosecutors
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20110311/nova-scotia-lawyer-convicted-of-smuggling-drugs-to-client-110311/ It’s always sad to see a criminal lawyer cross the line and become a criminal former lawyer. In the case referred to in the above article a former...
by Andrew Barbacki | Mar 8, 2011 | offences, prostitution
Apparently the Supreme Court has confirmed a Quebec Court of Appeal judgment holding that payment for nude contact dances constitutes prostitution. Consequently, bars where such activities occur fall under the Criminal Code definition of a “common bawdy...
