7 episodes
For the Accused Lydia Riva
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We discuss all aspects of the criminal justice system from investigation to the courts to corrections from the lens of the Defence.
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The Bail Reform We Need
In this episode, Lydia discusses the bail reform we truly need in Canada. It is not stricter bail laws!
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5 Reasons We Don’t Need Stricter Bail Laws
Calls for stricter bail legislation have recently increased in Canada. In episode 6, criminal defence lawyer Lydia Riva provides 5 reasons why we don't need tougher bail laws in Canada.
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The Mr. Big Sting
Criminal Lawyer Jennifer Budgell joins Lydia from Whitehorse, Yukon to discuss the Mr. Big Sting, a controversial investigative technique used by police in murder cases.
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Episode 4: No-Knock Raids
Criminal lawyer Leah Shafran discusses with Lydia the dangers of no-knock raids (otherwise known as dynamic entries) and the militarization of the police in the U.S. and in Canada.
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Episode 3: Sleep Deprivation in Investigations
We discuss sleep deprivation in criminal investigations, including during arrests, night raids and interrogations.
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Episode 2: Why People Don’t Call a Lawyer When They Should
We discuss 5 reasons why people do not exercise their right to a lawyer when they should and the consequences of that decision.
Customer Reviews
So Interesting!
Fascinating podcast about criminal law and inner workings of criminal system!