Lerner Law Professional Corporation

04/16/2019

One week to go until my CPD on "Legal Update on Drinking, Driving and Drugs"! April 23rd, 6:30-7:30, webcast only. Make sure to register here: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=ON_19CRI0423x

03/25/2019

I will be chairing an upcoming OBA webinar on the recent legislative changes to drinking and driving and driving with drugs. The webinar will be on April 23, 2019 from 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm and the panel will consist of:
-The Honourable Marcella Henschel, Ontario Court of Justice (Newmarket)
-James Palangio, Crown Counsel, Drugs and Driving Team Lead
-Peter Lindsay, Barrister.

I have previously described these changes as "the most substantial changes to drinking and driving since the original introduction of the Over 80 offence". It is vital that all Crowns and defence lawyers be familiar with the what has changed. This webinar will focus on bringing everyone up to speed on what they need to know.

Registration details can be found here: http://lists.oba.org/t/93598/3868410/52137/16/. The cost is $50 for OBA members and $95 for non-members. However, there are also group discounts: 10% off for a group of 2-4, 15% off of a group of 5-10, and 20% off for a group of 11 or more.

Some of the largest amendments to the Criminal Code on drinking and driving, and driving with drugs, recently came into force. It is crucial for Crown and defence counsel to be familiar with what has changed. Join our stellar faculty as they navigate the fundamental changes in this area of the law.....

02/05/2019

Not sure who this "David Lerner" was that was interviewed, but he sure looks a lot like me... Seriously, though, this is my interview with CityNews that aired last Friday ahead of the Bruce McArthur sentencing to help explain what to expect this week.

The sentencing hearing for serial killer Bruce McArthur will get underway on Monday. And, as Adrian Ghobrial reports, the release of a detailed statement of facts may shed more light on the disturbing crimes the 67-year-old committed.

08/02/2017

Daniel Lerner explains what level of force bouncers are allowed to use.

07/25/2017

Daniel Lerner's interview with CBC and a legal explanation on the definition of "human being" in the Criminal Code.

03/27/2017

The Crown attorney says she was told the Toronto police officers she had asked to testify wouldn’t be available because they were going to Florida.

02/16/2017

Daniel Lerner recently interviewed by Law Times about the case of R. v. Mandamin and what happens when defence lawyers become Crowns.

When I trace a path through my career as a criminal lawyer, it is interesting to see how many times I have moved from being a defence lawyer to a Crown and back

05/23/2016

Daniel Lerner commenting on the acquittal in the latest Freddie Gray police officer trial in Baltimore.

Criminal Defence Lawyer Daniel Lerner says it's hard to say the prosecution failed to prove the case, because of all the minute facts.

05/21/2016

Daniel Lerner explains to CBC's Mark Gollom whether grabbing a person's arm or accidentally elbowing someone is actually an assault or not.

Following the fracas on the floor of the House of Commons Wednesday night, opposition members of Parliament have taken turns scolding Justin Trudeau for his behaviour, with some even suggesting that the prime minister might be guilty of a crime.

02/25/2016

Daniel Lerner on CTV News about the developments in the Muzzo case.

02/10/2016

Daniel Lerner interviewed by CityNews to respond to some of the public's criticisms in the Ghomeshi trial.

The trial of Jian Ghomeshi is coming to a head and some people have had harsh words for the way the prosecution has handed the case. CityNews reporter Tammie Sutherland has the details.

10/19/2015

New post at Lerner Law Professional Corporation

Most provinces, including Ontario and British Columbia, have administrative consequences that occur when the police discover a person to be drinking and driving