On the Record, Episode 13 is about costs awards in civil jury trials and the challenges created by the Solicitors Act in pursuing costs. Mick Hassell interviews Kris Bonn a personal injury, insurance disputes and criminal defence lawyer at Bonn Law. Kris explains how the Solicitors Act, which permits contingency fees, actually creates a hurdle in taking modest cases to trial. A 2-4 […]
Month: June 2016
On the Record, Episode 12 is about the right to silence, statements by the accused and voir dires. Mick Hassell interviews Scott Pearl a criminal defence lawyer at Edward H. Royle & Associates. Scott discusses statements by an accused to the Police and how such statements can be used at trial. One’s natural impulse, despite a Charter right to silence, is […]