David Anber’s News
Toronto Police Conduct Too Many Strip Searches, Report Says
A recent report has found that Toronto police conduct more strip searches than any other police force in Ontario, and Gerry McNeilly, Independent Police Review Director, says it’s time to take a look at the issue. Strip searches are defined as the rearranging or...
David Anber’s Law Office Playing Golf and Raising Money for Charity in the Ottawa Community
Katherine, Matthew, Dana and David hit the links on August 17, to participate in the Faces Magazine 5th annual charity golf tournament. As one of the sponsors of the event, David Anber contributed over $4,000.00 to the event which raises money for the Ottawa Senators...
What’s the difference between “Impaired Driving,” “Over 80” and “Refusal”?
Understanding the different Drinking and Driving infractions in Ontario, Quebec and Canada. Many people call me up and want to know the difference between “Impaired Driving” and “Driving Over 80” (over the legal limit). Even more people who come into my office don’t...
Circumstantial Evidence – What Does This Mean?
When I began law school, I was aware that something called “circumstantial evidence” existed. If asked to describe it, I wasn’t able to. This was never taught in any of my classes throughout my studies, and yet I kept coming across the term. So, one day, mid-way...
Unreasonable Delay & the Right to a Speedy Trial
Many people think that my job involves getting people off on technicalities. Although that is sometimes true, generally speaking the Criminal Code of Canada and the Provincial Offences Act in Ontario are very stingy when it comes to so-called technicalities. More...
Second Opinions from Criminal Lawyers – What are They?
People often come to me to get a second opinion, and they are frequently surprised when I tell them that I am not in a position to offer more than some topical information about their case. Why is this? The expression “second opinion” seems to have its origin in the...