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Solomon Friedman at the Senate of Canada
On March 15, 2012, I appeared before the Senate of Canada's Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to discuss Bill C-19, the long-gun registry and the state of gun control in Canada.
Even without Bill C-30, police have considerable search powers
Solomon Friedman discusses the extensive powers of the police to search homes, seize items and intercept private communications.
Byline – A "reprimand" for carelessly storing a handgun?
Solomon Friedman discusses the case of Victoria police chief Jamie Graham on Byline with Brian Lilley.
Interview with Sean Leslie on CKNW Radio
Ottawa defence lawyer Solomon Friedman was a guest this morning on the Vancouver-area radio program "The World Today Weekend with Sean Leslie" on CKNW.
Solomon Friedman quoted in the House
Solomon Friedman was quoted in the Canadian House of Commons last week, regarding Bill C-19 (Ending the Long-gun Registry Act), by two Members of Parliament.
Right to counsel, yes, but there are limits
The Charter of Rights guarantees that everyone has the right, upon arrest or detention, “to retain and instruct counsel without delay.”
Successful Cases
Succesfully Defended Client Charged with Drug Charges
Charges Withdrawn
Charges Acquitted due to Unlawful Search
Acquitted
Defended Client from Seizure and Inability to Possess Firearms
Overturned
Defended Client Facing Imprisonment for Possession of an Automatic Weapon
Sentence Reduced
Successfully Expunged Drug Possession with Intent to Sell Charges
Charges Stayed
DUI Charges Dismissed!
Successful Criminal Defense
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