Over the years, I have represented several individuals of various origins that are newcomers to Canada. Whether students, labourers, entrepreneurs or professionals, they often share the same goal, to live a better life and succeed in this country. The reality of the matter is that they face several hurdles and challenges on the road to […]Continue reading
A recent CBC documentary on ” The Secret World of Shoplifting” sheds a lot of light on what appears to be a rise in retail theft. Particularly interesting from a criminal defence lawyer’s point of view is the insight on the techniques and technology employed by retailers and shoplifters. “The Economist” magazine has also published an article on […]Continue reading
“My teenager got caught shoplifting and was not charged by the police. 5 months after the fact I get a letter from a lawyer saying I owe the store $1000.00. Can they do that? What should I do?” This is a standard procedure followed mostly by large retailers. Essentially what you have received is a […]Continue reading
