by Andrew Barbacki | Nov 24, 2015 | general, White collar crimes
The Charbonneau Commission released its findings on corruption in Quebec’s construction industry and according to the report, corruption and collusion are “far more widespread than originally believed.” Criminal attorney and former prosecutor Andrew... 
by Andrew Barbacki | May 6, 2015 | Criminal Defence, sentencing
Mr Hébert petitioned the Law Society of New Brunswick to appoint a lawyer to appeal the case after Mr Bourque was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 75 years. Commentators have questioned the performance of his lawyer, David Lutz, citing... 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... 