For the Accused

Lydia Riva

A Canadian criminal defence lawyer discusses all aspects of the criminal justice system from investigation to the courts to corrections from the perspective of the Defence. read less
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The Bail Reform We Need
Feb 27 2024
The Bail Reform We Need
In this episode, Lydia discusses the bail reform we truly need in Canada. It is not stricter bail laws!

Episodes

The Bail Reform We Need
Feb 27 2024
The Bail Reform We Need
In this episode, Lydia discusses the bail reform we truly need in Canada. It is not stricter bail laws!
5 Reasons We Don’t Need Stricter Bail Laws
Apr 27 2023
5 Reasons We Don’t Need Stricter Bail Laws
Calls for stricter bail legislation have recently increased in Canada.  In episode 6, criminal defence lawyer Lydia Riva provides 5 reasons why we don't need tougher bail laws in Canada.
The Mr. Big Sting
Apr 23 2023
The Mr. Big Sting
Criminal Lawyer Jennifer Budgell joins Lydia from Whitehorse, Yukon to discuss the Mr. Big Sting, a controversial investigative technique used by police in murder cases.
Episode 4: No-Knock Raids
Jun 10 2022
Episode 4: No-Knock Raids
Criminal lawyer Leah Shafran discusses with Lydia the dangers of no-knock raids (otherwise known as dynamic entries) and the militarization of the police in the U.S. and in Canada.
Episode 3: Sleep Deprivation in Investigations
Jun 5 2022
Episode 3: Sleep Deprivation in Investigations
We discuss sleep deprivation in criminal investigations, including during arrests, night raids and interrogations.
Episode 2: Why People Don’t Call a Lawyer When They Should
May 15 2022
Episode 2: Why People Don’t Call a Lawyer When They Should
We discuss 5 reasons why people do not exercise their right to a lawyer when they should and the consequences of that decision.
Episode 1: False Confessions
May 7 2022
Episode 1: False Confessions
We discuss police deception in obtaining statements, whether it is legal in Canada for police to lie to suspects, and the role deception plays in false confessions.