Insights from Expert Speakers in Law Enforcement and Legal Practice
The program is led by experienced speakers, including Vincent Paris, General Counsel at Guns and Gangs Unit, and Officer Matthew Passmore, designated Firearm Analyst at the Toronto Police Service. It also features John Navarrete, and Erin Pancer.
The presenters offer in-depth knowledge about firearms and firearm prosecutions. They cover the basic regulatory framework and implications of firearm ownership, the most common firearm offenses, and key sections that cause difficulty.
Additionally, the speakers cover the impact of DNA and fingerprints, or lack thereof on a prosecution and examples of gun investigations. Officer Matthew Passmore will also showcase the various weapons seized by police in prior investigations.
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Toronto Lawyers Association
For more than 135 years, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, located within the Courthouse Library, has represented the interests of lawyers practising in the City of Toronto. The association was founded to support its members in three key areas: Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community. To uphold these pillars, the association offers a year-round mix of online and in-person education programs for lawyers, hosts both free and paid events to foster in-person networking, and submits advocacy pieces on behalf of its members to the Ontario bench and bar, all levels of government, and the broader public.
