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Defence lawyer Solomon Friedman on Sandy Hook video game
Gun law expert Solomon Friedman weighs in on a pro-gun control video game in which players can reenact the Sandy Hook massacre.
Solomon Friedman comments on mandatory minimum sentences
In a recent Ottawa Citizen article, Solomon Friedman was quoted on the subject of mandatory minimum sentences: Solomon Friedman, an Ottawa defence lawyer who specializes in firearms law, said he sees two critical problems with [...]
Prosecuting Mayor Rob Ford: the devil is in the details
Prosecuting Mayor Rob Ford: the devil is in the details BY SOLOMON FRIEDMAN OTTAWA CITIZEN NOVEMBER 9, 2013 Torontonians have long believed that their beloved city sits at the centre of the universe. And, for [...]
Right to know: The ethical dilemma of a lying client
Right to know: The ethical dilemma of a lying client BY SOLOMON FRIEDMAN OTTAWA CITIZEN OCTOBER 25, 2013 OTTAWA — The relationship between lawyer and client — particularly in the context of criminal defence — [...]
Solomon Friedman discusses Ottawa Police "gun amnesty" program
Solomon Friedman joins Brian Lilley to discuss the Ottawa Police Service's recent "gun amnesty program", Pistols for Pixels.
Solomon Friedman discusses the collection of DNA on arrest
Ottawa criminal defence lawyer Solomon Friedman joins Brian Lilley on Byline to discuss the government's recent proposal to collect DNA samples from arrested individuals. Solomon raises the legal and constitutional concerns with this proposal and [...]
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