All charges have been withdrawn against a police officer of the Ontario Provincial Police at the request of the Crown further to the Crown’s assessment that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction in the matter. The officer’s matter concluded on March 25, 2024. You can read the news coverage from the CBC, CTV News, and the Toronto Star.
Joseph Markson to present at upcoming PAO Employment Conference
Joseph Markson will present at this year’s Police Association of Ontario (PAO) Employment Conference.
The conference brings together police leaders and executives to discuss topics of collective bargaining, inclusion, harassment and discrimination, and legal updates facing law enforcement organizations today. The conference will be held February 26, 2024 in Toronto. You can find out more about the conference here.
Joseph Markson recognized by Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024 for his work in Criminal Defence
Markson Law congratulates Joseph Markson, who was selected by his peers for recognition in the 18th Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the category of Criminal Defence.
Charges laid against Crown witness in Markson Law matter
Markson Law represented a police officer of the Niagara Regional Police Service whose matter concluded in December 2021 with a stay of charges at the request of the Crown after the credibility of the Crown’s key witness was called into question. Earlier this week, the witness was charged with perjury in relation to the testimony given at trial. You can read the news coverage from CBC and The Star.
Joseph Markson recognized by Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2023 for his work in Criminal Defence
Markson Law congratulates Joseph Markson, who was selected by his peers for recognition in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the category of Criminal Defence.
Joseph Markson to co-present at upcoming OACP Labour Conference
Joseph Markson and Stephen Leach will jointly present the panel “The OIPRD Experience Under the Old and New PSA” at this year’s Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Labour Conference.
The conference brings together police leaders and executives to discuss various legal, human rights, accommodation, and workplace issues facing law enforcement organizations today. The conference will be held March 22-24, 2022 in Toronto. You can find out more about the conference here, and through the agenda here.
Joseph Markson to present at annual PAO Employment Conference
Joseph Markson will present a lightning round of uniform discipline topics at the Police Association of Ontario’s annual Police Employment Conference this Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
The conference takes place on March 7-8 2022 in Richmond Hill. You can learn more about the event here.