Sentences with phrase «by defence lawyers»

For this reason any dollar amount determined is almost certain to be a major point of contention by defence lawyers.

Without the hidden subsidies provided by defence lawyers, our court system would grind to a halt.

These cases must be handled differently by defence lawyers.

Further, the defence investigation, including the use of a private investigator hired by defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger, produced photographs of the alleged crime scene and surrounding area, which assisted in undermining the evidence of the complainant.

In the past few years, Morton's technique has been enthusiastically used by defence lawyers in Britain seeking to cast doubt over confessions allegedly made by their clients.

Legal analyst Joshua Rozenberg told the BBC that Keir Starmer and the MPs» joint statement implied that the issue of Parliamentary privilege might be used by defence lawyers.

Further, expert psychiatric evidence obtained by Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger demonstrated that the complainant was acting in a highly provocative manner prior to and during her recording of the private discussion in an attempt to provoke a confrontation for the purposes of her laying charges.

These past four months, I am told the blog post has been printed off and by defence lawyers across Ontario, and that the reasoning has been debated at mediations and pretrials.

The fight against corruption is being delayed by Nigeria's slow judicial system and delay tactics by defence lawyers, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Sunday in Ibadan.

More than any other development in 2012, the sweeping changes enacted by the omnibus crime bill will undoubtedly be repeatedly targeted by defence lawyers all across Canada.

One thing that should come to no surprise to ICBC injury lawyers is the position taken by the defence lawyer in this case.

Courts frown on «fishing expeditions» conducted by defence lawyers seeking clearly irrelevant information.

After extensive pre-trial discussions with the Crown, the client agreed to attend an expert retained by defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger for counselling and after completion of 12 sessions, the client signed a peace bond and all charges were withdrawn

The decision sends the message that the Law Society should show restraint when it comes to dealing with alleged misconduct in the courtroom by a defence lawyer, said Addario.

Under cross-examination by Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger, the expert agreed that the pattern of drinking of the complainant is indicative of a «heavy» drinker and she would not doubt have a higher degree of tolerance.

Upon instruction by defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger, the client began to record the calls.

Regina v. L.D. (2008) Domestic charges withdrawn in the Ontario Court of Justice pursuant to pressure by defence lawyer Ms. Stacey Nichols to assess the Crown's reasonable prospect of conviction.

Detailed and thorough cross-examination of the complainant by defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger focused on instances of past aggressive behaviour by the complainant including previously biting the client and implausible and exaggerated aspects of her evidence.

The toxicologist's opinion can often be undermined by a defence lawyer in the following situations:

The only thing you have to do is be involved in such steps as getting interviewed by the defence lawyer, attending an Examination for Discovery to answer questions for the Plaintiff lawyer and / or attending a trial.

In his appeal, Mr. Shofman claimed that he was not permitted by his defence lawyer to decide whether to testify at trial or not.

Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, providing a general overview of when a short - leave applications should be granted and criticizing the frequency with which such applications are brought by defence lawyers in personal injury lawsuits.

Interestingly, an argument not run by the defence lawyers in that case was a «consent of principal» one, ie could a middle - manager be dishonest if his principal authorised the proscribed action which he took?

Although the courts have the power to maintain respect for their authority and to preserve the integrity of the administration of justice, the appropriateness of imposing such a sanction in a criminal proceeding must be assessed in light of the special role played by defence lawyers and the rights of the accused persons they represent.

The Superior Court judge rejected arguments by defence lawyer Randall Barrs that his client should receive a suspended sentence and a period of probation.

Guilt must be proven, and if guilt is proven despite a robust defence as put forth by a defence lawyer, then a penalty can be assesed with a clear public conscience.

Records obtained by defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger undermined the timing of the allegations.

Negligence (fault for the accident) was admitted by the defence lawyers.

After extensive review of the prosecution evidence including surveillance recordings from the locations where the acts were alleged to have occurred (TTC stations) by defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger, and detailed cross-examination of the complainant giving rise to serious inconsistencies between the evidence and the surveillance recordings, the Crown agreed with the defence that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.

I was asked, by a defence lawyer, in the first case!

He also noted that the psychiatrist's report cited terms of engagement different than those communicated to him by the defence lawyer.