I am a supporter of the right to peacefully protest, particularly in support of important causes like Black Lives Matter.
As a criminal defence lawyer, however, I see a lot of people who set out to peacefully protest end up arrested by police. I wanted to write a short blog post to offer some tips to avoid legal trouble while protesting.
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at Lenny Dykstra. Baseball superstar; legal sufferer. We also look at the case of one young man who spent twenty two hours on a real passion project, in a very interesting set of circumstances. And finally, we have a little chuckle at a pickle that one Massachusetts resident found himself in.
Follow the jump to read more of this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a rash of public-sex crimes. Apparently the requirement for social distancing has left people more than a little horny, as they can’t keep their hands off each other until they are out of public.
And what would Weird and Wacky Wednesdays be without a Florida man? This week, we look at a case involving a Florida man who was a little too arrogant in his livestreaming.
Follow the jump to read more of this week’s weird and wacky legal cases.
…Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 104 Read More »
On the guidelines for businesses that are starting to reopen, Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry says these are not regulations, what they are, are guidance documents.
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How does a chain of arts and crafts chain become embroiled in an international artefact smuggling conspiracy? Can a court actually decide if being gay is a sin? And what crimes can you commit with a watermelon? These are all questions that will be answered in this edition of Weird and Wacky Wednesday.
If you’re curious to find the solutions to these mysteries, follow the jump. …
Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 103 Read More »
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a blast from the past case that has resurfaced again. It involves a police raid on a suspected cannabis grow operation… that turned out to be anything but. Then, we examine some struggles around the language of “takeout only” in a McDonald’s restaurant. And, finally, we land a little closer to home with a city bylaw that is not clowning around.
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume One Hundred TwoRead More »
Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume One Hundred Two Read More »
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at what can happen when Star Wars Day goes horribly awry. Then, we examine the case of a Florida lawyer who came up with a creative way to spread the word about pandemic danger. Finally, we examine a complaint about a conflict of interest that was actually really just a dispute over a parking stall.
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume One Hundred and OneRead More »
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at what might cause a man to say “see ya later, alligator” and mean it literally. Then, we question how you can be charged with impaired driving when you’re simply floating in the water. Finally, we head to Australia where we hear about a very questionable excuse for speeding.
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Ninety Seven Read More »
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at some funny legal cases that will take your mind off the lockdowns, pandemics, and social distancing messaging. I mean, if anything is going to make you want to stay inside, it’s knowing that going outside means potentially encountering some of these people!
Follow the jump for some much-needed comic relief. …
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we participate in the coronavirus excitement, by looking at three legal cases that relate to the COVID-19 pandemic from around the globe. First, we examine how not to engage in social distancing. Then, we look at the most hilarious type of theft followed by the most absurd reporting of that theft. Lastly, we look at how one lawyer managed to use coronavirus to his client’s advantage… just not on purpose.
Follow the jump and read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal stories from around the globe. …
Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Ninety Four Read More »
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