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Criminal Defence firm led by counsel @deannacristo

[Daniel Brown @DanielBrownLaw]

Congratulations to Marie Henein (@HeneinHutchison), this year’s recipient of @ClaOntario’s G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal for outstanding contributions to criminal justice.

[Daniel Brown @DanielBrownLaw]

In my latest op-ed, I explain how the chronic underfunding of Ontario’s legal aid plan (@LegalAidOntario), aging court infrastructure, and staffing shortages are just some of the many reasons why our justice system is in crisis. https://t.co/5SjIOMk0EK

[Jolene Hansell @JoleneHansell]

Some strong language from Justice Scheck on Duncan credit, sentencing credit given for harsh pre-sentence custody conditions, in R. v. Jama et al., 2021 ONSC 4871.

[Lydia Riva @RivaLaw]

@deannacristo Congratulations Deanna! Not just acquitted- exonerated. Keep up the winning streak!

[Deanna Cristovao @deannacristo]

Client acquitted today of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime!Couldn’t be happier for my client who had these charges hanging over his head for the last 4.5 years. What a feeling! 🥹🎉⚖️

[Marco Sciarra @MarcSciars]

OCJ sending a message that COVID’s impact on the system will not continue to be tolerated as an excuse for delay - “the pig in the python needs to be digested” lol - good work @deannacristo and others 💪🏼

[Jacques Gallant @JacquesGallant]

‘COVID is not a magic incantation’: Judges toss sex assault, firearms cases, warning against using the pandemic as an excuse for delay https://t.co/YiRl9rojt5 via @torontostar

[Tonya Kent @tonya_ck]

So, @SewrattanLaw and I did this case together and are super happy with the result! Bail delays need to be dealt with and I'm glad the court is addressing it, so hopefully the resources follow to avoid more people's rights be trampled. Even a day is too long, let alone 17 days.

[Mr. Toronto Lawyer @selwynpieters]

Defence lawyers' role in the justice system machinery is pivotal to ensuring trial fairness and preventing wrongful convictions. Defence lawyers defend principles and people, not the crimes or wrongs they are alleged to or actually committed.

[John Hale @JohnHaleCrimLaw]

The criminal justice system in Ontario is on the brink of imploding. The system will bust at the seams if the defence bar and prosecution are not on an equal footing. Starving the defence bar will have predictable effect. ⁦⁩ https://t.co/sDKoWmXVlK

[Deanna Cristovao @deannacristo]

It was a pleasure speaking about 11(b) and COVID alongside my amazing co-panelists. Thanks for having me @ClaOntario!

[Criminal Lawyers’ Association @ClaOntario]

Now on at the @ClaOntario Spring Conference:

11(b) in the age of COVID: not all delay is exceptional!

Featuring:
Deanna Cristovao, @deannacristo
Corinna Merry, Nunavut Legal Aid
Stacey Purser, @StacePurse
Lou Strezos
Cassandra DeMelo, @CassDeMelo

#CLACPD #lawtwitter

[Criminal Lawyers’ Association @ClaOntario]

2022 @ClaOntario Spring Conference (June 18.) 11(b) in the age of COVID: not all delay is exceptional!

Feat:
Deanna Cristovao @deannacristo
Corinna Merry
Stacey Purser @StacePurse
Louis Strezos
Cassandra DeMelo @CassDeMelo

In-person & virtual options. https://t.co/6bSyapf7kL

[(((Dyanoosh Youssefi))) دیانوش یوسفی @DyanooshY]

Some of these ppl are innocent. Never convicted.
Some were convicted, but a life-threatening illness isn't supposed to be part of the sentence.
Some are kids.
Some are staff.
All are people, people whom we put into these inhumane cages that help no one, but harm many.

[Alyshah Sanmati Hasham @alysanmati]

JAIL COVID UPDATE: There are outbreaks at:
o Brockville Jail
o Maplehurst Correctional Complex
o Niagara Detention Centre
o Quinte Detention Centre
o South West Detention Centre
o Toronto South Detention Centre
o Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre

[Alison Craig @lawandchocolate]

We’ve been screaming from the rooftops for nearly two years about this. Yet I consistently sit in bail court and hear “crown is seeking detention” over and over and over and over again. I’m furious.

[John Howard Society @JohnHoward_Can]

Thoughts are with all the loved ones separated by prison bars during the holidays. Wishing you comfort and strength.

[Deanna Cristovao @deannacristo]

No greater feeling than getting bail for a client - especially after a difficult and contested hearing on Christmas Eve. Client will be home for Christmas!

[Deanna Cristovao @deannacristo]

Another fantastically hilarious commercial from our friends @GHW_barristers at the @ClaOntario recent call conference. I didn’t know Jared was THAT talented #CLACPD

[Deanna Cristovao @deannacristo]

"If the government intentionally criminalizes someone who is poor or racialized, stacking the odds against them to make sure they end up in prison, it’s not surprising that the government would also fail to assist them upon release" https://t.co/WO1JM9IKNC