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Plea Negotiations in Criminal Matters Subject to Settlement Privilege
Plea Negotiations in Criminal Matters Subject to Settlement Privilege
September 18, 2023

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed a case that dealt with strange requests from a Crown prosecutor and an accused/appellant who attempted to stay the charges due to abuse of process. 

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Case-Splitting, Browne v. Dunn, and Other Considerations in Presenting New Evidence and Testimony
Case-Splitting, Browne v. Dunn, and Other Considerations in Presenting New Evidence and Testimony
August 02, 2023

Following a trial, by which the appellant was found guilty of sexual interference and assault, an appeal dealing specifically with a conversation between the appellant and a Vice Principal of a school...

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Weinstein Found Guilty in Rape Trial
Weinstein Found Guilty in Rape Trial
December 19, 2022

Robert Karrass comments on the jury’s decision in Harvey Weinstein’s California trial and the impact of the verdict on his existing sentence. CTV News

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants the city to treat mentally ill, even if they refuse
NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants the city to treat mentally ill, even if they refuse
November 30, 2022

Robert Karrass explains the legal considerations involved in NYC mayor’s plan to treat those suffering from mental illness, with or without their consent. NewsTalk 1010

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Jacob Hoggard Sentenced to 5 Years
Jacob Hoggard Sentenced to 5 Years
October 20, 2022

Robert Karrass comments on Hoggard’s sentence and his likelihood of receiving bail pending appeal. CTV News

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Why the Jury Didn’t Recommend Death Penalty in Cruz Trial
Why the Jury Didn’t Recommend Death Penalty in Cruz Trial
October 13, 2022

Robert Karrass comments on the jury’s considerations in reaching a verdict, and the possibility of a different sentence from the judge. CTV News

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 Sentencing Hearing in Amanda Todd Case
Sentencing Hearing in Amanda Todd Case
October 11, 2022

Robert Karrass comments on Coban’s charges, his possible sentence, and why he was not charged in Amanda Todd’s death. CTV News

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Jacob Hoggard Sentencing Hearing
Jacob Hoggard Sentencing Hearing
October 06, 2022

Robert Karrass comments on Hoggard’s recent sentencing hearing, what can be expected regarding sentence length, and the possibility of an appeal. CTV News

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