Defence Lawyer

• ‘Same factors’: defence lawyer says drugs, poverty behind Winnipeg crime rate

  Winnipeg's crime rate has been a topic of conversation after a number of high-profile incidents in recent weeks, including a Canada Day stabbing at The Forks.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2022
  
• 2 Edmonton women accused of attempted murder of young children seek bail

  Two women accused of attempted murder and child abuse wept in court during their bail hearing in Edmonton on Thursday.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2018
  
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• La Loche shooter could face significantly different sentences

  Defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle said the Crown usually focuses on a number of factors when arguing that a youth be sentenced as an adult.

  Crime

  May 15, 2017
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• Drunk drivers can convince themselves they’re OK despite warnings

  A University of Saskatchewan professor says inherent bias can cause a drunk person to get the behind the wheel even when they're aware of the danger.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2016