OMG I never thought of that, but you're absolutely right! If "the" Canadians aren't careful and "give up on the details and facts", this case is doomed!
Thank you for reminding us!!
Thank you brighidin.
As much as it seems difficult for some to accept, it is a legal defense in Canada that his lawyer has every right to pursue for his client.
Clarity for today's court hearing and what may come in the next few days:
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/national/article/211024--magnotta-set-for-video-court-appearance-after-return-from-germany
"Magnotta’s lawyer, Pierre Panaccio, may ask for a psychiatric evaluation to be performed on his client. That motion would be discussed in Magnotta’s next court appearance, also via video link, on Thursday. "
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"Dave Perry: Quite frankly, they shouldnt be interrogating this gentleman or anybody else.
Dave Perry: The Reid Technique shouldnt be used in Canada. Statements that are being obtained using [it] are starting to be challenged and successfully defeated in courts because the technique is too...
You were the OP who brought up 2 cases (Sorella and Tori) to justify your desire to bring back the death penalty in Canada (saying something like there are parents everywhere in Canada having their children murdered in Canada and them wanting to bring back the death penalty.)
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I suggest you learn more about the background of that case. ;) A lot more.
And again, I see it as no justification to your previous posts' reasons about why you seek a return for the death penalty.
I hope you're not speaking for me when you say "we" in Ontario.
The criminal courts in Canada have been clear in the matter of the accused's right to a trial without unnecessary delay.
3 years was deemed excessive years ago.
Under section 672.11(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada, a court can order a psychiatric assessment of the mental condition of the accused to see if he or she should be exempt from criminal responsibility.
That is exactly how I read your post, Dutchie43, when you said some people are unable to contain their hate and act out.
I don't believe you have anything to apologize for. :)
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