by Jayne on September 18th, 2015
At what age can a child stay home after school on their own? A B.C. Supreme Court Judge has supported a Social Worker’s conclusion that children under the age of 10 should not be left on their own. This conclusion is based on the September 15, 2015 Reasons For Judgment…
by Michael Butterfield on December 18th, 2014
Jeff Doyle awaits the fate of his efforts to have his 8 year old daughter, Soffi, returned to Canada from Mexico, despite having been awarded custody in Canadian Court. The Campbell River Mirror recently reported that a Mexican Appeal Court’s decision on the case is imminent (Dec 9, 2014). The…
by Michael Butterfield on November 20th, 2013
Victoria man, Brent Van Buskirk, recently lost his appeal of a sentencing decision which would see him serve a 17 year jail sentence for first degree murder, conspiracy and conspiracy to commit murder. Mr. Van Buskirk argued that the sentence was unduly harsh and long. The court disagreed. In rejecting…