Scott Newman

• Good Samaritan Act protects those helping in overdose, other medical emergencies: Winnipeg lawyer

  The conversation around drug use and overdose prevention in Winnipeg has law enforcement reminding residents of the Good Samaritan Act.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2023
  
• ‘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
  
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• Winnipeg lawyer says controversial defence in ‘extreme intoxication’ case incredibly rare

  The 'extreme intoxication' legal defence is not a 'get-out-of-jail-free' card, says a Winnipeg defence lawyer.

  Crime

  Jun 11, 2020
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• Revolving door for high-risk offenders more complex than it seems, says Winnipeg lawyer

  With the news Thursday that a repeat sex offender with a lengthy criminal history was being released into the city, many Winnipeggers have expressed concern about the apparent revolving door that sees offenders labelled as a 'high risk to re-offend' repeatedly arrested and released.

  Crime

  Sep 14, 2019