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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

5 months

The science tells us that adolescence doesn’t end until around age 25, so why does the YCJA end at 18? Listen to Howard Sapers, Dr. Ashley Vandermorris and I discuss the future of adolescent restorative justice. Peacebuilders Leading The Way: via @YouTube

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

There is a lot of misinformation being circulated by the media about the decision in Sullivan & Chan. The decision does not make intoxication a defence to sexual assault. Suggesting that it does is wrong, dangerous & undermines public confidence in the administration of justice.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Canada has announced major criminal justice reform: repealing many mandatory minimum sentences & opening up access to conditional sentences for all offences. This is coupled with a direction to police & prosecutors to divert majority of simple drug possession case. More info soon

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

This is Volodymyr Zelensky. President of Ukraine. He is Jewish. His grandfather fought the Nazis in WW2. Many of his relatives were killed in the Holocaust. He is standing up to a dictator. Because he is brave. Because he knows what happens if you don’t.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

1 year

A big day for criminal justice reform in Canada - c-5 repealing most mandatory minimum sentences has become law. Man min sentences remove judicial discretion and result in unfair sentences - often for Canada’s most vulnerable. Kudos to everyone who has worked towards this moment!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

Hey #lawtwitter , what should I buy a first year law student for Christmas, if the first year law student is also 64 years old and is also my father? I would like to get him something significant to mark this incredible, unique thing he is doing with his retirement. Ideas?

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

I wish the justice system cared less about figuring out whether you did it and a whole lot more about figuring out why you did it and how we can help you so that you never do it again.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Our firm will provide free legal advice to any protestors who need it. @LisaHJorgensen and I will be available over the weekend at 416 964 9664 x 103 (Me) and 104 (Lisa).

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

I was a bit surprised by the emotional impact of seeing that the full complement of judges appointed to the SCJ today are women. Of course it can’t (and shouldn’t) always be that way, but it’s so wonderful that it CAN be that way :)

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

A sad goodbye to my mentor, partner and friend, Clayton Ruby. Clay loved life, he loved people. He understood justice and he fought for it. He made the world a better place. Clay was funny, kind, and completely original. We will not see his like again. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Ruby Shiller Enenajor, Barristers

@Ruby_Shiller

2 years

Clayton Ruby passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon, surrounded by his family. Clay was a dedicated advocate for human rights, a champion of the underdog and a loving friend. Our thoughts are with his family and our entire firm mourns the loss of our leader and mentor.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

1 year

It was a pleasure guest lecturing today on constitutional litigation at Leicester Law School in England. The best part: having my Dad - who, at 65, is in his second year of law school - in the audience! @LawLeicester @uniofleicester

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

“The CLA stands with Marie Henein and all the little girls out there who aspire to join our ranks as criminal defence lawyers.” Amen.

Criminal Lawyers’ Association

@ClaOntario

2 years

The @ClaOntario condemns the @tdsb 's irresponsible & ignorant position in refusing to promote the “A Room of Your Own” book club event featuring defence counsel Marie Henein’s memoire, Nothing But The Truth. Read full statement here:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

I know most crowns aren’t on twitter, but I have to shout out the very compassionate and humane positions taken by Crowns on my cases over the last couple days. They have consented to releases in extremely challenging contexts. I am proud to be a member of the criminal bar.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Neither Sullivan nor Chan were charged with sexual assault. Neither of them were drunk. Both entered into states of psychosis as the unintended consequences of ingesting substances. This happened to Sullivan after he tried to commit suicide by overdosing on his prescription meds

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

These sorts of mental states are exceedingly rare. There are many hurdles in place to even raise a defence of this nature, including a requirement to call a medical expert. The kind of intoxication that lowers inhibitions or alters mood is never a defence to any type of violence.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

7 months

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the team of exceptional lawyers at Henein Hutchison Robitaille:

Stephanie DiGiuseppe

Learn more about her practice today

a-list.lawandstyle.ca

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

I appreciate the decision is complicated and difficult for non-lawyers to understand. I am available to speak to any media who want to get this story right, as are @MDRobitaille , Matt Gourlay, @JillPresser and Lindsay Daviau

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

In other news, my 11-month year old took her first step yesterday and I was home to see it 😊

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

I say no. Gowns add decorum to Court proceedings & they are a great equalizer for counsel (I.e. you don’t need to have a certain wardrobe to be taken seriously) & I say this having done many long trials, winter & summer, & 2 80+ day trials in the mid to late stages of pregnancy!

Law Times

@LawTimes

5 years

Should gowns for lawyers be abandoned? This is interesting....first time we've seen this issue flagged to us!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

For #BlackHistoryMonth , I’m posting 1 case or article per day on the interaction between race, culture, and the law. These cases serve as inspiring examples of lawyers using the law to advance racial justice issues. They also reveal how much work remains ahead of us. A Thread:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

S. 33.1 meant that they didn’t have a defence, even if they did not intend to become extremely intoxicated or to harm anyone and even if they did they things they did when they have absolutely no control over their body - they were in a state of psychosis or an automatic state

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

Ford says legal aid lawyers are over paid: “when there’s more money to the lawyers & less money to the ppl, I’ve got an issue with it” Legal aid pays (simple cases) Guilty plea: $747 Withdrawal: $965 Bail hearing: $303 Bail variation: $151 Charter motion: $303 Bail review: $455

Erin Durant (she/her)

@ErinDurant42

5 years

Apparently the best way to get legal aid is to call Doug Ford himself. He “guarantees” legal aid to “everyone” who needs it!!!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

A huge congratulations to @AEnenajor who secured an acquittal for her client today on charges of first degree murder and attempted murder in relation to a drive by shooting in Winnipeg. A hard fought and well deserved victory. 👏👏👏

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

It happened to Chan when he took a recreational dose of magic mushrooms - probably because he had an underlying brain injury that he didn’t know would cause him to react that way. They both physically assaulted people they loved with tragic consequences

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Even w kids back to school, the pandemic has & will continue to disproportionately impact lawyers w care responsibilities. I am proud to have authored this letter to the judiciary on behalf of @ClaOntario asking for fair & reasonable accommodation:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

I sat through yesterday’s attack on Beth Israel Synagogue thinking of my husband, my beautiful children, my family & the loving community that embraced me when I married into a Jewish family. I am proud to be a part of it & I stand against antisemitism yesterday, today & everyday

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Exciting news: we're hiring! We're looking for an articling student with a passion for advocacy, a strong academic record & excellent writing skills. Interested candidates, please provide a cover letter, CV, transcript, and two writing samples to cmckinnon @rubyshiller .com

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

This tweet is dedicated to all the moms spending 2 extra minutes in the bathroom with the door locked to check their email and take a quick scroll through twitter, while their kids scream and bang on the door.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Dear Microsoft, no one wants to write in Calibri, ever. Also, dear Microsoft, no one wants their document headings to be blue.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

This is why #potpardons should have been truly free (no ancillary fees), meaningful (expungement), and automatic (no application). Justice shouldn’t be expensive, shallow, and difficult to obtain. #cannabisamnesty @CannabisAmnesty

CBC Politics

@CBCPolitics

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'Incredibly low': Only 118 pardons granted for pot possession in first 4 months #hw #cdnpoli

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

The Holocaust was the industrialized execution of six million Jews and the destruction of their civilization and culture. It continues to traumatize those who grow up in its shadow. If we had a moment of silence for every victim, we would be silent for 11.5 years. #neverforget

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

I’m honoured to have been nominated for Women’s Director of the @ClaOntario . If elected, I promise to listen, learn and amplify the voices of the women around me & to work hard to make sure the defence bar is a place where women thrive & are recognized for their accomplishments!

John Hale

@JohnHaleCrimLaw

2 years

To all @ClaOntario members. The position of Women's Director - Toronto is open for nominations. This will be a quick turnaround, as the election is next week. For more information on how to submit a nomination, go to the link:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

My first SCJ trial, the defence was that cops planted a gun found near my client on my client. I was SO nervous-7 cops claimed the gun was on client’s waistband. But in cross they were so inconsistent. The J believed my client & acquitted. Cops plant stuff & lie about it.

Jeff Hershberg

@LawyerToronto

3 years

I’d like to think this is fake but deep down I’m pretty sure it is not. Blink and you’ll miss it

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

It’s a PD day, so naturally I am covered in sparkles (“fairy dust”). I have Zoom court at 1 pm. Turns out fairy dust is more difficult to get off than one might imagine….

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

6 years

I am excited to share that I have joined in partnership w/ Clayton Ruby, Brian Shiller ( @bshiller ), & Annamaria Enenajor ( @AEnenajor ). I am thrilled to be working with these three wonderful lawyers.

Ruby, Shiller & Enenajor welcomes partner, Stephanie DiGiuseppe - Precedent A-List

Clayton Ruby, Brian Shiller, and Annamaria Enenajor welcome new partner, Stephanie DiGiuseppe. As of August 1, the firm will be known as Ruby, Shiller,

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

The worst thing about zoom practice court is seeing your friends and the colleagues on the line and not being able to say hi and chat. Where’s the breakout counsel lounge?

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

While #lawtwitter is hot on the subject of #robingrooms we should also talk about accommodating counsel who are breastfeeding mothers. The current facilities at the majority of Ont courthouses do not offer options for privacy when pumping.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

Legal pet peeve: we need to abandon citations at end of paragraph & adopt footnote citation. A single paragraph can have many factual &/or legal citations from multiple sources. The end of para. method makes it difficult to quickly identify the source of a particular item. 😬

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

1 year

Proud to be part of the largest ever @ClaOntario Women Committee Dinner. These women inspire me more than I can express! @MichelleJohal

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

@lparkpc This is completely wrong. A more accurate way to think of it: Right now the huge amount of work involved to prepare bail hearings outside of crt is being split between duty counsel & the private bar. Now all the work will be downloaded on to DC.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Thanabalasingham is a great decision from the SCC affirming the importance of the 11(b) right. The court is right to strongly condemn the culture of complacency that is one factor in creating systemic delay. But culture is really the smaller contribor; FUNDING is the main culprit

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

7 months

I stand w Israel, I stand w the innocent murdered today, I stand w the kidnapped tortured today. Hamas is an evil machine of death & propaganda and every time we blame anyone else for todays’s events, it’s a win for Hamas & the regimes funding them. Call out the real evil.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Watching crim law respond to the proposed court reforms (e.g., remote trials) like: I can’t imagine many other professions would fight against changes that would make their own jobs/lives 100x easier (no more unpaid 4 hr commutes?), all in selfless service to their clients.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Had an amazing time today speaking to @queensulaw students about R. v. Sullivan from the comfort of my car! An opportunity for a family ski day came up & this lecture was the only thing on the calendar, so I took a quick break from the slopes for some law talk! #WorkLifeBalance

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

7 months

@NoLore Allow me to explain this v simple concept to you: unlike Hamas, which surprise attacks and targets civilians, Israel warns civilians to evacuate THE BUILDING / AREA they are about to bomb before they bomb it, to MINIMIZE the civilian death toll.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Defence lawyers do it for all the right reasons. Primarily empathy. It’s amazing that a group of people who constantly show empathy to their own detriment are also constantly portrayed in the public as the “bad guys”.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

A few observations about time: - work produced between 5 am and 7 am is always better then work produced between 1 am and 3 am - the hours between 9 am and 1 pm move slower than the hours between 1 pm and 5 pm - 1 hour tasks always take at least 3 hours

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

A gigantic percentage of correctional law (advocating for incarcerated people w jails, the ministry or even through the crts) is done by criminal defence lawyers who are largely unpaid for this work. It’s like if your divorce lawyer just wrote your will on the side for free.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

When your talented parter @AEnenajor wins three difficult trials in a row do you call it a hat trick? Either way: 👏 👏 👏 #canadianlitigationquestions

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Yup. Now add: getting kids to & from school, activities, play dates, some QT, cooking meals, grocery shopping, school lunches, getting the damn form signed for pizza day, making sure everyone’s favourite snacks are in the house, not running out of toilet paper, & doing your hair

Isaac Heo

@simpledefence

3 years

A trial is all encompassing - when you're in the thick of it, you think about it while eating, resting, just before you fall sleep and right as you wake up. Amidst this, you still have other clients to deal with. You have bails to run, CPTs, and JPTs, and everything in between.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Thank you to @johnstruthers and the whole @ClaOntario exec on the hard work and dedication they have demonstrated to help protect the criminal bar, court staff, CJS participants, & inmates during COVID-19. Everyone is working overtime and appropriate responses appear imminent. 👏

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

This morning at Starbucks I asked for a grande and the barista asked me if I meant a medium, so, yeah, I’m pretty sure the world is actually ending.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

6 months

Along with a number of worthy candidates, I’m running for a position on the CLA exec to continue my advocacy on behalf of the profession and the communities we serve:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

I’m interviewing a male lawyer about what it’s like to be a lawyer at the same time as being a man. What should I ask him?

manwhohasitall

@manwhohasitall

4 years

I'm interviewing a male surgeon about what it's like to be a surgeon at the same time as being a man. What should I ask him?

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Anyone interested in honing their appellate advocacy skills will want to tune in to tomorrow’s @SCC_eng hearing in Chouhan (on jury selection) feat. an all star cast of counsel, led by @DerstinePenman ’s Dirk Derstine. Good luck to all!

Jacques Gallant

@JacquesGallant

4 years

On Wednesday the Supreme Court will hear an important appeal on changes the federal government made to help make juries more diverse. Associations representing racialized lawyers argue that the changes will have the opposite effect. @torontostar

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

6 years

My latest project for @CannabisAmnesty - PARDON has officially launched! PARDON is an advocacy campaign & product line, dev’d in conjunction with @dojamj , to build awareness & raise money to support #cannabisnesty & the pardon movement #pardontothepeople

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Did Doug Ford get his heart broken by a hairdresser or something?

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

We’re hiring an associate! As an associate at RSED you will get exposure to all areas of criminal defence work as well as the opportunity to be involved in public interest advocacy and regulatory work. For details see:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

This is an important reminder. Recently, was laughed at (and then yelled at) when I suggested a somewhat novel pre-trial motion. But I won the motion and it significantly changed the landscape of the case and led to a great result. Moral of the story: stick to your guns.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

@lparkpc DC who are in court all day running all the hearings will not be able to assist w prep - either in the office or meeting w accused in cells. Some DC will have to run lengthy special bails that are usually covered by private counsel, so that DC will not be in a general bail court

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

A funny thing about lawyers is recieving an ooo message and then a substantive response five minutes later. Merry Christmas #lawtwitter - I hope you all get to take a real break! See you in 2022.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

1/ We cannot become so sensitive that we are incapable of engaging in discourse involving race. 2/ What many don’t realize is that law school helps you build resilience through incremental contact w the disturbing facts & issues that are an integral part of your future job

Rob Currie

@RobCurrieMusic

4 years

Let’s just think about this: “students said they did not feel properly supported in having to read upsetting details in real-life case law relating to the hypothetical case.” Cindy Blackstock’s comments are particularly interesting here.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

⁦ #KnowYourRights ⁩: “You are absolutely allowed to film police interactions with the public. It is part of our civic duties and responsibilities” ( @DanielBrownLaw ) Clearly ⁦ @TPSOperations ⁩ needs to teach their officers the law.

Yes, you can film police. No, they can't seize your phone, lawyer says | CBC News

The man who captured video of Toronto police officers using a stun gun on a pinned suspect "absolutely" had the right to record that footage, a criminal lawyer says.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

I’m so honoured to be featured on this list from @PrecedentMag , alongside a group of lawyers I admire, including an old friend @_JananiS , a new friend @lindsaysscott , and future friends (if I may be so bold) @aarondeep_bains , Amanda Carling, and Alex Koch.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Best firm field trip ever today: @thekarenester and I are fully vaccinated and ready for #TwoDoseSummer

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

6 years

Toronto City Council to spend 15M on surveillance and #shotspotter #Ontario to cut spending on mental health by 335M Ummm, you guys know that the 1st is a system that can (probably) detect gunshots once they've happen while the 2nd is a system that can help prevent them, right?

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

We are excited to welcome Harshi Mann-our newest associate. Harshi joins us from a full-service firm in Vancouver& is ready to kick ass as a criminal lawyer in Toronto! #lawtwitter help us welcome @harshi_mxnn to our bar and our city with a follow & some♥️

Harshi Mann joins Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe, Barristers - Precedent A-List

Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe, Barristers is pleased to announce that Harshi Mann has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Mann has experience

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

“Resisting arrest” is the most commonly cited excuse for police brutality. People need to understand what this term means when officers use it. This man is being slowly strangled. He is weakly flailing his arms. Every time he moves, police call out “resisting”.

Derenic Byrd

@DerenicByrd

4 years

They just keep doing it.... Teen choked and arrested for selling water in Las Vegas.... #BlackLivesMatter

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Even if you agree with all of Di Luca J.’s reasoning, the correct verdict for Theriault must be assault causing bodily harm (ABH) and not simple assault.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

I talked to @MDRobitaille about the struggles of lawyering and parenting in lockdown and the awesome work by the @ClaOntario to advocate for caregivers throughout the pandemic -

Emond Publishing

@EmondPublishing

3 years

Episode 9 of the #LawyersLounge Podcast is now available! In this episode @MDRobitaille interviews Eric Gottardi on the big SCC Cases to look out for in 2021 & @SDiGiuseppeLaw on legal practitioner struggles as they #parent during lockdown. Listen now at:

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

We are beyond excited to welcome superstar trial and appellate counsel @jessicazita as our RSED newest associate!

Jessica Zita joins Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe, Barristers - Precedent A-List

Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe, Barristers is pleased to announce that Jessica Zita has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Zita is a seasoned

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

Looking for an excuse to get dressed up? For an in person networking opportunity? For an opportunity to be inspired by senior women of the bar and female judges? Or maybe you’re just in it for the 🍷 & canapés? Either way, join us this Saturday for the @ClaOntario Women’s Gala!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

So proud of my former partner - legal rockstar @LisaHJorgensen for this win at the court of appeal. This was an area in dire need of clear opprobrium by the court. Sloppy Refreshing / 9(2) is prejudicial - we have these rules for a reason.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

It’s fun to take comments about #LegalAidCuts & apply to other essential social services: “If people want a FREE surgeon why should the taxpayers pay an expensive one. They get what’s there and handy” “Police forces exist to provide police services not to pay police officers”

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

It is a privilege to represent the @cancivlib today, along with @harshi_mann , in R. v. Bissonnette, where we argue that life without the possibility of parole in the individual’s lifetime is incongruent with persuasive sources or international human rights law. Details below:

Ruby Shiller Enenajor, Barristers

@Ruby_Shiller

2 years

Here is the link to our written submissions: And here’s the link to the webcast: [2/2]

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

I am proud to present this year's @ClaOntario women's conference along with @MichelleJohal . The best part? A literal powerhouse of presenters willing to share their secrets in a traditionally guarded area: how to attract business and make money.

Michelle Sharan Johal

@MichelleJohal

2 years

Conference Keynote is the formidable Marie Henein @HeneinHutchison . Superstar panel line-up includes @APEXLinda @AEnenajor @JordanaGoldlist @IRPlawyer @nehachughlaw @ammcelroy @CassDeMelo , @RootsLaw , @LindsayBoard , Melody Izadi, Jessyca Greenwood, @_JananiS @jessicazita

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

Call to action from @MichelleJohal & I - join us & others on the @ClaOntario Women’s Committee! This year we’re going to shake things up, with initiatives & events so useful the boys will be banging on the door, wishing they could get in. Here’s to a 2022 where women thrive.

Criminal Lawyers’ Association

@ClaOntario

2 years

Call to Action: Message from @ClaOntario Women’s Co-directors: Michelle Johal @MichelleJohal and Stephanie DiGiuseppe @SDiGiuseppeLaw

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

7 months

@dereckapurnell @amess @VoltaireLaFlare And yet your first post was that you were cheering for it 🤢. What you call “militarism and occupation” prevents this everyday. Hamas and their propoganda machine (which you took part in with your first post) causes this. Call out the real evil.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Justice Charron: “The Crown is not an ordinary litigant. As a minister of justice, the Crown's undivided loyalty is to the proper administration of justice. As such, Crown counsel who is put on notice of the existence of relevant information cannot simply disregard the matter...

Criminal Lawyers’ Association

@ClaOntario

4 years

The proof was on his phone the whole time. The story of one Toronto man’s wrongful conviction via @TorontoStar

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

1 year

This ⬇️ illustrates the complexity at the centre of the bail debate. We cannot create a system where innocent people who would have succeeded on bail lose years of their lives in custody. Not to mention, excellent work by crim defence super star @tonya_ck

Tonya Kent

@tonya_ck

1 year

I got an acquittal for my client w/o a criminal record on firearm charges today. He spent a few days in custody before a "special bail" was held. He has been on bail for over 18 months w/o incident. Kneejerk reactors would have my client stay in jail. Reasonable bail is our right

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

It is henceforth illegal to cite to the page number in the hard copy reporter and not to the paragraph number where the case is reported online, amen.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

6 years

Big picture: one of the most troubling things about #C75 is that we no longer appear to have a major political party in Canada that stands for principled, evidence-based, and humane #JusticeReform that respects due process & individual rights. @JustinTrudeau @Puglaas #canpoli

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

This case is a timely reminder of why we need a ROBUST and WELL FUNDED legal aid system. Can any right thinking person want to live in a country where a person’s rights are so blatantly trampled on because they can’t afford counsel?

Bill Thompson

@billthompson77

4 years

ONCA orders new trial after trial judge told an illiterate self-represented dfdt to read his 2 boxes of disclosure and to have a defence expert witness with no legal training to conduct a cross-ex for him!!!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

Was such a pleasure to chat with Marie Henein this morning about how to start a practice, grow a practice, love your practice, and let your personality shine through - @HeneinHutchison @ClaOntario @MichelleJohal #CLACPD

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Since this interview, I have also inadvertently referred to a senior and esteemed panel of judges from the court appeal as “guys” - as in “I hear what you’re saying guys, but…”

Criminal Lawyers’ Association

@ClaOntario

3 years

Introducing @ClaOntario Member Stephanie DiGiuseppe @SDiGiuseppeLaw (Toronto ON). Check out our feature member profiles by going to

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

R. v. Chouhan on the constitutionality of the new jury selection provisions is being argued at the ONCA today. Good luck to Dirk Derstine, @gorhamlaw , Mindy Caterina, and everyone arguing against bill-75’s misguided jury selection amendments.

DerstinePartners

@DerstinePartner

4 years

At the Court of Appeal trying to defend the honour of peremptory challenges.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

“I reject the idea as a civil libertarian & as a citizen that the sins of the patriarchy can be remedied by convicting more people regardless of the evidence in the specific case” @addariolawgroup ’s Frank Addario on how he can defend “those people” @ClaOntario conf Sopinka Lectur

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

So proud of @AEnenajor for designing & teaching this course on bias & CJS outcomes. This is one of the most important issues in criminal justice; not only does Annamaria battle it through her practice & community work - now she’s training a new generation of advocates to join her

Annamaria Enenajor

@AEnenajor

4 years

Excited to be heading to ⁦ @queensulaw ⁩ today to teach my class, “Bias and Criminal Justice System Outcomes” to a fresh batch of engaged law students! Bonus: Getting to hang out with super-prof-mom, ⁦ @coleenlisa ⁩!!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

I learnt how to cross examine from a beat up burned DVD of a Posner & Dodd seminar that had been passed around many defence lawyers like a secret weapon. I can’t wait to see Roger Dodd live and IN PERSON at the @ClaOntario conference today.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

This:

Sarah Dobson

@Sadobson_87

4 years

You go to law school and everyone says “how could you ever defend criminals” but what they don’t tell you is you come out the other side wondering how you could ever prosecute them

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

3 years

Apparently the whole crew can’t get enough of @crimlacy ’s top-notch submissions before the @SCC_eng in Khill 😂

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

The most efficient way to save @LegalAidOntario $ (& impact crt delay) is NOT budget cuts- change the Crown policies & procedures so that they vet cases properly, instead of w/d or offering reasonable positions only on the day of trial, after precious resources have been wasted.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

Big congrats @_JananiS - this is so very well deserved!

Ontario Bar Association

@OBAlawyers

2 years

Congratulations to Janani Shanmuganathan, winner of the 2022 David Scott Award for Pro Bono. Please join the profession as we celebrate this achievement and her contributions at the OBA Awards Gala on June 9 in Toronto. #OBAawards

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

To give an idea of how the LSO annual fee compares, here are the fees for a sample of regulated professions: Insurance broker-105 Real Estate-110 Nurse-270 Social Worker-360 Pharmacist-675 Chiropractor-1050 Architect-1094 Accountant-1107 Doctor-1725 Lawyer-2066 Dentist-2435

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

2 years

Absolutely this! I love my job. I love the team at RSED (Clay, @bshiller , @AEnenajor , @harshi_mann , @jessicazita , @cherylkmckinnon , Heather Gunter & Marieke Pynn-Coates). I love solving problems. I love helping people. I love the defence bar. I even love #lawtwitter 😉

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Is this what we should expect @rcmpgrcpolice when we call for a wellness check for a loved one in distress? Cpl Lacy Browning drags an incapacitated half dressed young woman through her building, steps on her head when she raises it & then lifts her head by her hair. Disgusting.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

5 years

What a great idea. Young lawyer and students take note: shadowing is one of the BEST ways to learn how to litigate. Shadowing more than one lawyer helps you develop your own courtroom style. Shadowing often will make you more comfortable in the courtroom.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

It is imperative to rethink the parameters (maybe even existence) of the notwithstanding clause. Invoking the clause to circumvent the charter routinely to advance unconstitutional policy (as opposed to invoking it as a temporary measure during emergency) is unacceptable.

John Howard Society

@JohnHoward_Can

4 years

"O'Toole has said he will invoke the notwithstanding clause to impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes" Neither just, effective nor humane. Penalty should reflect serousness of crime and degree of responsibilty of perpetrator

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

1 year

Had a wonderful night celebrating the accomplishments of the women of the defence bar at the second annual @ClaOntario women’s gala. Thanks to everyone who came out for a fun and inspiring night!

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

Inhumane, vindictive & cruel. And unconstitutional. In Lyons (1987), the SCC cautioned that indeterminate detention is “profoundly devestating” and certainly cruel and usual unless key features such as sentencing discretion and the availability of parole are present.

Peter MacKay

@PeterMacKay

4 years

When someone commits an act so heinous to be sentenced to life in prison, they should breathe their last breath behind bars.

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Stephanie DiGiuseppe

@SDiGiuseppeLaw

4 years

After a deep dive into #medtwitter it’s clear the prison health system does not have a fraction of the resources to deal with an outbreak of #COVID19 . If one happens, people will die, prob a lot of them. Does anyone know whether jails are making any efforts to screen and isolate?

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