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Solomon Friedman discusses "not criminally responsible" verdict
As Ottawa criminal defence lawyer Solomon Friedman explains, the term 'not criminally responsible' is fundamentally different from guilty or innocent. Originally aired on January 20, 2014.
Right to Know: ‘Reid’ it and weep — coercive interrogations the norm in Canada
Right to Know: ‘Reid’ it and weep — coercive interrogations the norm in Canada BY SOLOMON FRIEDMAN OTTAWA CITIZEN JANUARY 31, 2014 OTTAWA — On Dec. 14, 1955, Nancy Parker was brutally murdered in her [...]
Right to Know: Judicial activism vs. judicial independence
Right to Know: Judicial activism vs. judicial independence BY SOLOMON FRIEDMAN OTTAWA CITIZEN JANUARY 17, 2014 In recent weeks, there has been considerable debate on the subject of the newly reinvigorated victim fine surcharge. Even [...]
Solomon Friedman explains call for inquiry into High River RCMP gun grab
Ottawa criminal defence lawyer Solomon Friedman appears on Byline to explain why the National Firearms Association is calling for a full judicial inquiry to determine what happened at High River, and why.
Ask Solomon – Definition of "loaded"
Lorne asks: What is the definition of a loaded magazine-fed firearm in Canada? I was always under the impression that a gun was loaded only when a round was chambered. Does the law also consider [...]
Solomon Friedman quoted in Global News gun control story
In a recent Global News story, Patrick Cain examines a potential push for tighter gun control, revealed in a newly released briefing note to Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney. Solomon Friedman was quoted in that [...]
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