lawyer did go through discipline hearings and criminal charges (for obstruction of justice), but he was acquitted of the criminal charges and the law society dropped the misconduct charges as well.
If the lawyer had turned to Video over to the police, how likely is it that he would have been discipline for violating ACP? Or more to the point, now that the Bernardo precedent exists, how likely would it be that an attorney who turned over an incriminating video would be face discipline for an ACP violation?
And because it deserves a separate post, welcome Sophia Max! Glad to see your pixels.
I knew someone would know! I couldn't bear to google.
the prosecution needed her evidence or they had nothing. If they'd had the videos, well....
Plus they didn't quite realize how actively involved she was. Ugh.
Welcome to unlurkerhood, Sophie Max!
Thanks all!
Typo, I know the Ontario law society, after dropping the discipline charges against the lawyer, put together a special panel to look at the issue, but I don't recall what they actually came up with. They dropped the charges because of exactly the dilemna you describe, and there wasn't an answer in the Ontario code of conduct applying to lawyers.
Hey, it's Sean Maher on the Mentalist! I almost didn't recognize him, but can't figure out why.
Or, "not see", as it seems to be so far. Harrumph. Gotta look for the hands.
Oh there you are, sweetie. Hi!
Heh. I find it quite appropriate casting that Jane identifies
Wilson as Jasper through his body language and syntax.
