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WINNIPEG, Canada – Brodsky Amy & Gould, one of the leading Winnipeg criminal law firms, is announcing that its team is growing. They have recently added three new members: One associate lawyer and two articling students.  Erika Brenner, who is joining the firm as an associate lawyer, has a B.A. and J.D (Juris Doctor). AsContinue reading “Winnipeg Criminal Law Firm Announces New Associate & Articling Students”

You see the telltale lights flashing in your rearview mirror, so you pull over just to have the officer take away your licence. Being able to drive yourself back and forth to work is important, so you need to know just how long your licence will be suspended for. Unfortunately, the answer may not beContinue reading “If The Officer Takes Away My Driver’s License, How Long Is It Suspended For? “

Are you facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges but aren’t sure what it means if it says that you were “in actual physical control of the vehicle”? The good news is that this charge is not entirely difficult to understand. You should learn exactly what it means so that you can begin to workContinue reading “What Does “In Actual Physical Control Of The Vehicle” Mean? “

When you are facing charges with the Canadian court system, it helps to make sure that you have a thorough understanding of what you are being accused of. Criminal negligence is a relatively common offence, but few people know exactly what it means. You should know not only what type of crimes constitute this chargeContinue reading “Criminal Negligence Charges”

In courtrooms, evidence is presented to strengthen or disprove claims made by opposing parties during cases. If you’re a regular consumer of courtroom dramas or John Grisham books, you might have come across the legal terminology of “real” and “demonstrative” evidence. These types of evidence are integral in establishing facts during trials but can onlyContinue reading “Real & Demonstrative Evidence “

In many legal proceedings, you’ll come across words that you may not be too familiar with. You might have seen a lot of proceedings in legal dramas on TV, but sitting on a trial yourself can be an intimidating experience. The last thing you need is to be confused by the legal jargon that’s commonlyContinue reading “Legal Words & Definitions “

When somebody breaks the law, they usually get legally charged, depending on the circumstances. Some of you may have had experience with this, or know someone who has. When thinking of those situations, you might picture an adult facing liability for the crime. However, what happens when the offender is under age? How young isContinue reading “How Young Is Too Young To Be Held Liable?”

A criminal record can create a lot of difficulties for you down the road. Whether it was being arrested or convicted, your record can prevent employers from hiring you or landlords from renting out to you. However, there is a way in which you can potentially expunge an arrest or conviction from your record. YouContinue reading “What Is Expungement? “

Can you imagine spending over 20 years behind bars, serving time for a crime you didn’t commit? The mere thought of it is gut-wrenching. But unfortunately, wrongful convictions do occur.  That’s exactly what happened to David Milgaard, who was only 17 when he was convicted. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole forContinue reading “Review Of A Case: David Milgaard”

If you aren’t familiar with legal terminology, it can be tough to understand. Most of the language is highly specialized. You might know some of the more common terms, like “innocent until proven guilty” or “jail sentence”. But other, less-commonly used words and phrases have precise and technical meanings.  Attending a trial can be bewilderingContinue reading “Defining Legal Terminology”