Sentences with phrase «defence against any criminal charge»
If so, in Canada the statutory defence of «serving the public good» (s. 163 (3)-RRB-, would provide a successful defence against any criminal charge as to corrupting morals — section 163 of the Criminal Code.
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A former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, who is currently being tried by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has questioned the jurisdiction of the Abuja Federal High Court to entertain the criminal charges filed against him by the anti graft agency.
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«The appellant maintains that, by its nature, a tax on criminal defence legal fees will, at some level, be prohibitive or at the very least act as an impediment to or will interfere with the right to counsel since the additional cost of the tax to an accused will interfere with the financial resources available to mount a defence to the charges brought against him or her,» wrote Tax Court of Canada Justice Brent Paris, summing up the firm's case.
The judge added, «Indemnity against costs of a defence to criminal charges can not have been outside the contemplation of the parties to the present agreement.»
Toronto criminal lawyer Aaron Harnett tells AdvocateDaily.com the recent withdrawal of sexual assault charges against his client by the Crown mid-jury trial and subsequent apology from the bench, demonstrates why defence counsel are resistant to water down fair trial protections in these serious matters.
Numerous successful acquittals, including defence of a large U.S. company, and its Canadian subsidiary, against a number of Criminal Code charges alleging bribery of public officials
Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience necessary to build a strong defence against extradition, deportation and other criminal charges you may face as a result of human trafficking allegations.
R. v. Arsenault, 2014 CACM 8 (35946) Several charges were laid against the Applicant, including one count under s. 130 of the National Defence Act («NDA») of committing fraud contrary to s. 380 (1) of the Criminal Code, two counts under s. 117 (f) of the NDA of committing acts of a fraudulent nature not particularly specified in ss.
and profitable clients was Skilling of Enron in Skilling's less than successful defence of the criminal charges against him arising out the Enron collapse.
As criminal defence lawyers, we have a significant amount of experience defending against arson and other criminal charges.
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In any case, full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act duties and requirements should provide organizations and corporations with a strong defence against a charge of criminal negligence.
Prior to joining Civitas Law, Kate completed her pupillage working as a member of the defence team for the now president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, who was charged with crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.