Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan Michael Mulligan
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Legal news and issues with lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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Threats to Legal Independence in British Columbia and House Arrest for Manslaughter
Could the very pillars of legal independence be shaking in British Columbia? Michael Mulligan, Barrister and solicitor of Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joins us in dissecting the controversial Legal Professions Act. His perspective shines an unflinching light on how this act could threaten the impartiality crucial to our justice system and the public interest. Get ready for a stirring analysis of the government's rush to legislate, the alarm sounded by legal professionals, and the constitutional ...
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Skid Steers as Weapons and the Continued Legal Battles Over Health Worker Vaccinations
Discover the unexpected legal twist when a skid steer transforms from a farm machine into an alleged weapon! Michael Mulligan, our expert from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, is back to dissect a peculiar case from Vernon where a man faces assault charges for using his skid steer in a dispute with homeless trespassers. Learn what makes a skid steer a "weapon," and get a masterclass in the legalities of assault and dangerous driving. Plus, we'll navigate the nuances of a justice system where the Sup...
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Legal Language and the Realities of Drug Enforcement in BC
Discover the true impact of British Columbia's drug policy changes and the possible re-criminalization of hard drugs in public spaces as we navigate the labyrinthine details of Section 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. With the guidance of Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, our latest conversation illuminates the gaps between government announcements and the actual legal language, leaving us questioning the intent behind recent amendments. Mulligan also sheds light o...
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Appeal Bail for Green Party Deputy Leader, Security Guard Guilty of Manslaughter and the Escheat Act
Prepare to be engrossed as Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers dissects the intricate case of Ms. Davidson, deputy leader of the federal Green Party, whose criminal contempt conviction has stirred debate. The fine line between staunch activism and legal adherence is put to the test in our discussion of her bail pending appeal. We'll explore whether Davidson's bold pre-sentencing declarations will hold true as we scrutinize the nuanced balance of upholding one's convictions vs the r...
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The Presumption of Innocence, Bail, and an RCMP Officer Appeals His Conviction
Join the riveting conversation with Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers as we unravel the complexities of the presumption of innocence in a special episode that delves into the legal labyrinth following a man arrested for multiple carjacking incidents. Mulligan illuminates the difficult decision points for police post-arrest and lays bare the intricacies of bail assessment, particularly when the individual in question has no criminal history. As we dissect the safeguards of communi...
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Opposition to a BCNDP Attempt at Political Interference with Legal Regulation, Manslaughter at Costco and Indigenous Justice Funding
Prepare to navigate the tumultuous waters of legal reform and societal justice with our guest, Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers. Our latest episode peels back the layers of Bill 21, a contentious BCNDP legislation aimed at bringing the regulator of lawyers in British Columbia under political control. Feel the electric tension as we dissect the Law Society of BC's apprehensions, the BC Conservative Party's firm stance on repeal, and the international law implications flagge...