German tourist shot in head near Morley

[lilmira]

just think of all the children, puppies and kittens this fine man will save once he puts his life back on track.

[killramos]

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just think of all the children, puppies and kittens this fine man will save once he puts his life back on track.

He’s not a man, he’s a child. If he was a man he would have had to spend at least 6 more months in jail.

[JRSC00LUDE]

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Really? This necessary? I hope you (and other people) don't genuinely feel this way.

Yeah, that and 370's comment on Der genuinely confuse me. These people hate high profile defense attorneys even though they are such a critical component of our legal system. I can guarantee both those guys would be praying to have someone that effective at their helm were they ever brought up on charges, ESPECIALLY if wrongly brought up on charges.

Those attitudes are pathetic.

[shakalaka]

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Yeah, that and 370's comment on Der genuinely confuse me. These people hate high profile defense attorneys even though they are such a critical component of our legal system. I can guarantee both those guys would be praying to have someone that effective at their helm were they ever brought up on charges, ESPECIALLY if wrongly brought up on charges.

Those attitudes are pathetic.

Yea I hope those comments were mostly out of anger rather than them actually feeling that way. But I wouldn't be surprised either way. I got a few death threats sent to my firm and my email when I was representing the U-Haul attacker in Edmonton and was making frequent media appearances. I guess I can understand why some people would feel angry in situations such as these but to hate on defense lawyers shows utmost immaturity and a sincere lack of understanding of our legal system.

[ExtraSlow]

I think these people would prefer to just do away with defense attorneys completely. Let the prosecution have the best lawyers, and defense have none. Trials would be faster anyway.

[Tik-Tok]

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I think these people would prefer to just do away with defense attorneys completely. Let the prosecution have the best lawyers, and defense have none. Trials would be faster anyway.

Nah, let's just cut out all the middle men. Think of the savings!

[ExtraSlow]

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Nah, let's just cut out all the middle men. Think of the savings!

He's not above the law, he IS THE LAW!!

[rx7boi]

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"The judge encouraged the teen to seek out an elder within his community for guidance while serving his community time."

Fuck me, ya I'm sure that will set the young lad straight.

Together, they'll hit the peace pipe for spiritual guidance.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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"The judge encouraged the teen to seek out an elder within his community for guidance while serving his community time."

Fuck me, ya I'm sure that will set the young lad straight.

My white guilt is keeping me up at night over this.
If only the white people from 300 years ago that my white people are in no way related to in any capacity, whatsoever didn't come here. If only those white people (who actually - my white people have actively tried to kill in an organized manner during multiple, significant events) never traveled here and made organized and binding deals with native people.

Oh man, everyone's lives would be so much better. I'm awful.

[syscal]

https://www.justiceeducation.ca/abou...nal-sentencing

If you have been charged with a crime and are an Aboriginal person, there are special cultural considerations that the court must take into account in assessing your case. This applies to all Aboriginal peoples of Canada, including status and non-status Indian, Inuit, and Métis and whether living on or off reserve.

What this means is that, as an Aboriginal offender, a restorative justice process may be more appropriate for you. Such processes focus on healing those affected by the criminal act, including the offender, and so are more in line with traditional Aboriginal justice. Also, a restorative justice approach will often allow for a solution with no jail time, which helps reduce the drastic over-representation of Aboriginals in Canadian jails.

Section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Gladue, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 688 have stated that Judges should account for these considerations when making sentencing decisions. Gladueasks judges to apply a method of analysis that recognizes the adverse background cultural impact factors that many Aboriginals face. In a Gladue analysis these factors, if present in their personal history, work to mitigate or reduce the culpability of offenders. Judges are then asked to consider all reasonable alternatives to jail in light of this. Such an analysis, then, is more likely to lead to a restorative justice remedy being used either in place of a jail sentence or combined with a reduced term.

It is important to keep these considerations in mind before pleading guilty to an offence, even if bail has been denied. If in doubt, consult your lawyer or duty counsel for legal advice. You could be entitled to a remedy that is better suited to your needs.

This does not, however, mean that all Aboriginal offenders automatically qualify for lighter sentences than non-Aboriginal offenders. The principles of sentencing apply to all offenders equally, and so in many situations such a remedy will not be appropriate to the circumstances of the case.

[killramos]

2 sets of laws

[03ozwhip]

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2 sets of laws

right fucked up.

[SJW]

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right fucked up.

Yep we're all equals in Canada right?

[lilmira]

silly tourist, next time try getting shot by a regular person

[mr2mike]

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https://www.justiceeducation.ca/abou...nal-sentencing

helps reduce the drastic over-representation of Aboriginals in Canadian jails.


Yeah, I'd hate to be over represented by heritage as a criminal for breaking laws. I think we all know what's going on here.

[Masked Bandit]

Can't stop racism when it's embedded in the legal system.

[bjstare]

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https://www.justiceeducation.ca/abou...nal-sentencing

Call me Karen, cause I'm fuckin triggered over this.

[mr2mike]

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Can't stop racism when it's embedded in the legal system.

Yep. I thought Justin told us we're all equal especially when it comes to laws and human rights?!

[Darell_n]

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silly tourist, next time try getting shot by a regular person

The tourist should be paying to expedite the healing of our citizen. How dare he cause mental harm by not dodging the bullet.

[killramos]

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The tourist should be paying to expedite the healing of our citizen. How dare he cause mental harm by not dodging the bullet.

Do you know how many hours in the healing lodge it’s going to take to make this young man feel better!