by Andrew Barbacki | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many questions arise from the federal legislation legalizing possession of marijuana. It is obvious in Montreal, as elsewhere, the government retailers do not have access to sufficient supplies in order to keep the stores stocked with cannabis products and it seems... by Andrew Barbacki | May 27, 2014 | general, Uncategorized
As is the case after every mass murder, the recent multiple killings allegedly committed by the son of a Hollywood director has renewed the debate on the availability of firearms in the United States. Relatives of the victims, one of whom was Canadian, are questioning... by Andrew Barbacki | May 1, 2014 | general, Uncategorized
As part of its so-called ‘Tough on Crime’ policy the Harper government amended the Criminal Code to restrict the credit for pre-trial detention granted at the time of sentencing. Historically, persons held without bail during criminal proceedings were... by Andrew Barbacki | Apr 20, 2014 | general, Uncategorized
A recent jury trial dealt with the legal concepts governing the offence of manslaughter. The accused observed a man across the street being forcibly put out of a restaurant. The man was angry and agitated; he wanted to re-enter the establishment. He was shouting and... by Andrew Barbacki | Feb 1, 2014 | general, Uncategorized
Montreal criminal lawyers are well aware of Canada’s willingness to extradite its citizens to the United States, often in cases of fraudulent telemarketing. Canadians are routinely sent to be be dealt with by the extraordinarily harsh American criminal justice... by Andrew Barbacki | Jan 6, 2014 | general, Uncategorized
While declaring the principal Criminal Code prostitution offences unconstitutional the Supreme Court allowed the current provisions to remain in force for one year in order for the Federal government – and possibly provincial authorities – to enact new... 