Judicial Playa wrote:
Defence lawyer advocating for a "no-parole" legislation for those convicted of first-degree murders following an abduction. WTH?!?!

I find this to be very odd for a defence counsel to be doing... even notwithstanding the fact that he was a former Crown counsel.

Possibly a dumb question from a non-crim fella --- Don’t we already have a dangerous offender provision in our CCC that pretty much ensures indefinite incarceration?

Anyway, not sure if this is political grandstanding or what have you, but it’s an interesting read no less.

http://www.torontosun.com...2011/04/12/17969796.html


The DO/LTO hearings I've been involved in are usually very detailed and hard fought.  Not a "gimme" for the crown at all, usually detailing the accused's entire "career."  I assume some prosecutors would prefer an easier test.

I recall one where the accused's first "mug shot" was at age 12/13.  It really was one of the saddest things you've ever seen.

Edit:  You shouldn't be so surprised that a defence lawyer would support "tougher" sentences in some instances.  Indeed, some of us have been known to vote for the Conservatives, from time to time.
    

Edited 1 time by Hunter S Thompson Apr 12 11 8:39 PM.