Tag: Ontario Court of Appeal
Man pleads not guilty to Christmas party killing as unusual re-trial begins
Miguel Chacon-Perez repeated the same plea as he did six years ago when he went on trial again for second-degree murder.
4 things to know about a youth-led court case against Ontario’s climate plans
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Convicted driver has bail revoked, faces new charges for swastikas found in cell
As soon as his bail was yanked, Jesse Bleck said it was âanother unfair part of court.â Never mind that the Crown told an Ontario Court of Appeal judge it had proof Bleck breached his bail pending-appeal conditions, including a photograph taken by the police of him sitting in the front seat of a vehicle […]
London lawyer disbarred, ordered to pay $64K in legal fees
A London lawyer has lost his licence to practice and must pay $64,800 in legal fees “owing to his total disregard for the judicial process,” a tribunal has ruled.
Convicted driver’s bail chances amid appeal slim after breach: Expert
Before convicted, prohibited driver Jesse Bleck can move forward with the case involving his bail breach, he needs to find some assistance.
Sims: Latest twist in maddening case won’t help citizen trust in bail system
Well. That didnât take long. Three weeks after Jesse Bleck was released on strict bail conditions pending his appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal, heâs expected to be back in a London bail court on Wednesday facing three charges of breaching his court orders. Bleck, 31, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison […]
Sims: Latest twist in maddening case won’t help citizen trust in bail system
Well. That didnât take long. Three weeks after Jesse Bleck was released on strict bail conditions pending his appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal, heâs expected to be back in a London bail court on Wednesday facing three charges of breaching his court orders. Bleck, 31, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison […]
Sims: Why oh why does Petronella McNorgan still want to drive?
The readerâs email that landed in my inbox went right to the heart of whatâs bothering a lot of us about the Petronella McNorgan case. âBeing a woman of 74 years, I cannot imagine ever wanting to drive again after killing a child. I know I would never be able to forgive myself, whether guilty […]
Sentencing looms for driver, 79, convicted in deadly Brownies crash
The retired London teacher convicted of eight counts of criminal negligence for a crash that killed a young Girl Guide and injured seven others is expected to be sentenced on Tuesday.
Trial date set for Hockey Canada players charged with sexual assault in London
The much-anticipated trial of five members of Canadaâs 2018 world junior hockey team charged with sexual assault at a gala in London is expected to begin in 13 months.