Lydia Riva

Criminal Defence Lawyer; Host of podcast “For the Accused”

[Matthew Campbell-Williams @MatthewCWLaw]

Go @elysianocida !!!

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

@stephlec79 Psychologists work with vulnerable people — just like many criminal lawyers do — and our clients need to be protected.

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

As a criminal lawyer, I rely on psychologists for expert reports in court. Now Ontario may let psychologists register without a PhD, oral exam, or Ontario ethics test. Quiet deregulation is happening. Access should not come at the cost of competency or client protection. #CPBAO

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

Not all crimes come with caution tape... Here are 4 things you might not expect are criminal offences👮‍♀️⚖️

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

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[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

✨ Spotlight on Elysia Nocida – Associate Lawyer at Riva Law ✨
Elysia joined Riva Law in 2024. She fiercely defends her clients with skill, empathy, and unwavering commitment to justice.

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

What the Hockey Canada trial reveals about the justice system https://t.co/UFOpmQGQvJ via @YouTube

[Daniel Brown @DanielBrownLaw]

A fantastic outcome today for the @ClaOntario who intervened at the @SCC_eng in this important language rights case. Congratulations @alexheine93 and @plevay.

[Bakari Savage @BakariSavage]

@RivaLaw @LeenaLatafat Thank you for your time and insight!

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

Thank you @LeenaLatafat and @BakariSavage for the opportunity to speak to you today about the OPP’s new policy to conduct mandatory alcohol screening as part of every Toronto-area traffic stop. https://t.co/0jNYOhLs56

[Alison Craig @lawandchocolate]

Spare us the excuses. Umar Zameer deserves answers for the prosecution that upended his life https://t.co/LILKAM2Lkg via @torontostar

[Ian Hanomansing @ianhanomansing]

Tonight on the National, the role of the Toronto Police Service in the case of the man acquitted of murdering a police officer. Last night, we focused on whether prosecutors should have taken the case to trial. https://t.co/CvMNvvCHC4 via @YouTube

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

CBC @metromorning with David Common - April 22, 2024: Umar Zameer 'never wallowed in self-pity,' is regretful over Const. Northrup's death: Mr. Zameer’s lawyer @Nader_Hasan_law. Listen here: https://t.co/ycTfeb6TNB

[Criminal Lawyers’ Association @ClaOntario]

OPP to review Toronto police conduct after judge’s concerns over Umar Zameer trial - https://t.co/SYm7K8EQth

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

@belle_levesque @rishgill @ianhanomansing Thank you Barbara! I found this clip of the segment including the case overview and Mr. Zameer’s interview with his wife and his lawyer. https://t.co/VO1jC1derw

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

@CBCTheNational

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

Last night I joined @ianhanomansing and fellow criminal defence lawyer @rishgill to discuss the Not Guilty verdict in the Umar Zameer trial. Our segment begins at 25:07 with an interview with Mr. Zameer, his wife, and his lawyer @Nader_Hasan_law: https://t.co/3N23fUgR1u

[Ian Hanomansing @ianhanomansing]

@RivaLaw @CBCTheNational We very much appreciated your analysis.

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

Thank you ⁦@CBCTheNational⁩ for giving the opportunity to join ⁦@ianhanomansing⁩ to discuss the Not Guilty verdict in the Umar Zameer trial.

[Ian Hanomansing @ianhanomansing]

Did prosecutors in Ontario fail to do their public duty in the trial of man acquitted yesterday of murdering a police officer? On the National tonight, I'll talk to two defence lawyers about whether the trial should even have gone ahead and what the case says about access to bail