Tag Archives: Criminal Code

Political leadership sought for assisted suicide

Legal column suggesting that permission for assisted suicide should be addressed by our Federal leaders instead of through the court system, as in the case of Gloria Taylor

Sleep it off in your car at your own risk

Legal column warning readers that they may not be aware of committing a criminal impaired driving offence

Time to crack down on road rage

Legal column concerned with the reaction of ICBC and the police when a Smart car was purposely side swiped by a speeding vehicle due to road rage

Nuances of insanity plea can get lost

Legal column suggesting the insanity plea is too extreme to represent all legal cases and an intermediary insanity plea would better serve the justice system

Change the law to reflect criminality, not just consequence

Legal column analyzing the consequences of impaired drivers ranging from a fine for getting caught, or a prison sentence for killing or injuring others