Shore & Johnston, Barristers-At-Law

For the past forty-five years, we’ve helped our clients through every type of criminal charge in Ontario. Give us a call for a free consultation. [phone]

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Sir Geoffrey Cox on the importance of jury trials, and the perils of the current proposed legislation which seeks to undermine the august institution: "[t]here is a reason why summary justice is called summary..." #jury #England #barrister

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Shore & Johnston, Barristers-At-Law, are seeking to hire an experienced and passionate Criminal Defence Lawyer.
Please e-mail a C.V., with a covering letter, writing samples, and other germane materials to Michael A. Johnston: [email protected]
(All Applications Confidential)

[Shore & Johnston, Barristers-At-Law @ShoreJohnston]

Shore & Johnston, Barristers-At-Law is looking for a junior Associate-at-Law:

#law #criminaldefence #jury #barristers #Ottawa

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

At the beautiful Château Montebello to speak about jury selection at the DCAO/CCLA 37th Annual Criminal Law Conference

#jury #barrister #criminaljustice #criminaldefense #montebello #dcao #ccla

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

The People's Champion: Trial by Jury is available at your local law library, or order your own copy today! May the verdicts you obtain bespeak justice.

https://t.co/gkqo6AIJAJ

#jury #barrister #criminaldefense #attorney

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

The Law Society of Ontario has designated me a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

#barrister #criminaldefence #jury

[Maya @SHUKAIRYLAW]

Bonjour X! 😊 Our first interview of 2025 is with a new guest on the show @MJ_Esq from Ottawa Ontario! @WiCCD_Canada WiCCD Presents: Michael Johnston https://t.co/1SJeTOD6Fk via @YouTube

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Trial by jury is of undeniable importance to a barrister-at-law. Yet, Canadian law schools dedicate insufficient attention to this hallowed institution. This book introduces all aspects of the jury trial to law students, and young advocates.

https://t.co/gkqo6AJhqh

#jury

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Barristers for a Better Bytown is thrilled to be hosting our 2nd Annual Charity 3-Pitch Tournament on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Pinecrest Park in #Ottawa.
If you are interested in entering a team - please send us an e-mail: [email protected] #charity #lawtwitter

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

A great piece of legal scholarship - which ought to be read by all lawyers who try cases before #juries.

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

@cdnjuryhelp @OurCommons @AHousefather @HonRobNicholson @MurrayRankin @AMacGregor4CML @iamIqraKhalid @DaveMacKenzieMP @RonMcKinnonLib @BillBlair @Cooper4SAE @AliEhsassi @R_Boissonnault @marcomendicino @juliedabrusin Great work. Hopefully an additional qualification is forthcoming - "to amend the rule of secrecy of #jury deliberations to permit studies of how juries work by providing the necessary framework without compromising the principles underlying the rule."

https://t.co/a3tCKdrdhe

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

The 2nd Ottawa Law Holiday Food Drive raised $5, 990! We donated $1,000 to each of the following: Debra Dynes Family House, Dalhousie Food Cupboard, Parkale Food Centre, St. Joe's Women's Centre, Partage Vanier Food Bank, and St. Joseph's Supper Table #charity #lawtwitter

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Barristers for a Better Bytown are excited to be running our 2nd Law Holiday Food Drive! There are many in need and many ways we can help out! You can donate money, try to complete one of the shopping lists, or donate items identified therein #ottnews #charity #lawtwitter #HoHoHo

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Barristers for a Better Bytwon is thrilled to donate 5 k to the Ottawa Mission, for mattresses, and 5 k to Cornerstone Housing for Women, for mattresses - we hope this helps the wonderful work both charities undertake at their supportive housing residences! #charity #Ottawa

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

"McMenamin, a member of the Scottish Government’s Governance Group on the Management of Sexual Offences, fears the proposal to drop #juries in rape and sexual offence cases, an attempt to secure more convictions, is a slippery slope." #jury #Scotland

https://t.co/j2AZ3qBaV7

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

"For almost all of this nation’s history and centuries before that, the right to trial by jury for serious criminal offenses meant the right to a trial before 12 members of the community," Gorsuch wrote [in dissent]. #jury #12personjury #Americanjustice
https://t.co/wgCKKN1U1r

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

"...Being a lawyer means not only sharing the pain of other people's suffering but also accepting the burden of their trust. In the final moment, being a lawyer isn't about winning or losing. It's about keeping faith." Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. #justice # jury #defencecounsel

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

On September 17th, 2022 - we had a beautiful day, and a great turnout for our 1st annual Charity 3 -Pitch Tournament. Thank you to everyone who participated - together we raised $7021. 00 - all proceeds will be given to local charities! #charity #ottawa #ottcity

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

Elgin Street still seems so empty without our local laureate, Donnell. He always had time for a laugh, or to share a story. I remember fondly his stories about moose hunting with his grandfather. He made the street a brighter place. Peace be the journey

https://t.co/Uu42n5Ok4t

[Michael A. Johnston,C.S. @MJ_Esq]

The issue of whether a #jury should know the possible sentence(s)/consequence(s) if they render a "guilty" verdict, is particularly interesting in Canada, in light of the Supreme Court's decision in R v Latimer, 2001 SCC 1:

https://t.co/7uJLXTkTwu