Beneath the Law

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If “No One is Above the Law,” then everyone is beneath it. Beneath the Law is a frank discussion between two lawyers who have lived and breathed the legal system in Canada for over 30 years.

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March 24, 2025 A Prime Minister, Rocks Thrown, and Using the Legal Process to Gain Political Points
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets a lot thrown at him. But in 2021 in southern Ontario, the CEO of the Peoples Party of Canada, a rival party, threw a handful of small rocks at him.
Unquestionably that should never have happened. There’s no room for that in our society. Charges were laid and the accused acknowledged what he had done. But as part of his defense, he wanted the Prime Minister called to give evidence at the trial.
Trudeau decided to challenge the subpoena and won his challenge. He wasn’t required to testify.
Normally a defendant is given every opportunity to defend themselves in a court of law including calling witnesses, but would the Prime Minister’s testimony have lent anything to the legal proceedings? Or was this an effort simply to try to gain political points?
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26min
March 24, 2025 Are the Charges Against Donald Trump Politically Motivated?
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In late March 2023, a Manhattan grand jury indicted former US President Donald Trump on more than 30 counts related to business fraud.
Sounds ominous. Is it though? Is a grand jury truly… Grand?
A Judge in New York once said a prosecutor could indict a ham sandwich in front of a Grand Jury because the process is designed to do the prosecution’s bidding.
In this first episode of Beneath the Law, Canadian lawyers Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele examine what the charges really mean, what the grand jury process is really about, and how these legal proceedings might spill into political impacts.
Is it time for just desserts? Or ham sandwiches?
Gardiner Roberts website https://www.grllp.com/
Email Gavin Tighe [email protected]
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39min
November 12, 2024 Is Toronto's Homelessness Crisis Out of Control?
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Are Toronto’s homeless encampments pushing the city to its breaking point?

Gavin and Stephen sit down with Dana McKiel, former sports broadcaster and founder of Toronto's Downtown Concerned Citizen Coalition (DCCO).

McKiel offers a firsthand look at the challenges faced by Toronto's downtown residents, highlighting the rise of homelessness, makeshift camps, and their significant impact on the community.

They discuss the city’s evolving response, from controversial "homeless hotels" to facilitated public encampments, questioning the effectiveness of current policies.

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04:42 Homeless Hotels & Pricey Contracts
10:18 Explosions & Danger in Public Parks
19:21 Encampment “Whack-a-Mole”
24:29 Tourists & Homeless in the Same Hotel?

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Connect with guest: DANA MCKIEL, Founder Downtown Concerned Citizen Coalition
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32min
October 29, 2024 Criminally Charged for Shooting Her Neighbour… With a Water Gun
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What happens when a water gun incident lands someone in court?

Gavin and Stephen dive into the bizarre case of a 63-year-old woman charged with assault for spraying her neighbour with a water gun.

What initially appears to be a ridiculous legal issue turns out to have deeper, darker undertones involving allegations of racism and long-standing neighbourhood animosity.

The unintended consequences of being criminally charged, from legal fees to job suspension, to the use of valuable court resources on trivial disputes.

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02:36 Assault with a weapon... or a joke gone too far?
09:02 What makes an act criminal? Legal definitions explained
16:15 Legal aftermath: What happens if the charges are dropped?
21:02 Good fences make good neighbors... or do they?

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23min
October 08, 2024 Can a lawyer represent a client without being tainted by association?
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Gavin Tighe and Stephen tackle the controversial case of a Manitoba NDP MLA and criminal lawyer, Mark Wasyliw, who was expelled from his party due to his law firm’s association with Peter Nygard’s defense.
They explore complex issues around the role of criminal defense lawyers, the implications of practicing law while in political office, and the fundamental principles of justice and advocacy.
Is the NDP’s decision a matter of political morality, or a threat to the independence of the justice system?
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03:04 - Mark Wasyliw: A Criminal Lawyer in Manitoba's NDP
04:47 - Nygard's Case: Guilt by Association?
17:18 - The Injustice of Silencing Advocates
28:48 - When Politicians Interfere: An Apology with a Catch
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35min

FAQs about Beneath the Law:

How many episodes does Beneath the Law have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.