Calvin Barry is a Toronto-based criminal lawyer with over 16 years experience as a senior crown attorney at Calvin Barry Professional Corporation - Criminal Lawyers. Calvin Barry Lawyer Toronto has practiced in the area of Criminal Law and Regulatory Offenses since October of 2004, accruing over 30 years experience in criminal law.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Calvin Barry- London Office
London Ontario Law Firms' Office Launch Party:
Accident Resolution Group
Patey Law Group
Calvin Barry Professional Corporation
The Executive Centre
151 York Street
London, Ontario
H6A 1A8
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Calvin Barry- Member of Delta Chi Alumni
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Windsor "BB" reflects on the chapter's 38th annual formal
Toronto Delta Chi Alumni's current president, Timmy Ray, recently caught up with Jeff Gerard, Chapter Advisor ("BB") of the Windsor Chapter for the 2008/09 school year. Gerard shared with Ray in an email his thoughts on the Chapter's annual formal. Here's what he had to say:
The Windsor Chapter held its 38th annual formal on April 25, 2009. It was another successful event with not only the actives in attendance but also many alumni, dates and friends of the chapter. Special thank you to the brothers from Western Michigan Chapter who helped celebrate the evening with us. Once again the evening was an opportunity for the chapter to let loose and enjoy the company of friends and brothers. It was also a chance to celebrate the past year, recognize those brothers who contributed to the chapter’s success, and swear in the new executive for 2009-2010.
Each year the membership of The Windsor Chapter votes on a group of awards to recognize the brothers who excelled in a certain area and overall assisted with the day to day operations of the chapter. The following is a list of award recipients:
Chapter Luminary: Mitch Sokolowski and Michael Tome
Most Dedicated Active Brother: Noah ScangaMost
Improved Brother: Ninos Heedo and Zahid Khandoker
Scholarship: Jim GorskiTeam
Clean-Up: Noah Scanga, Mitch Sokolowski and Ryan Waud
Athlete of the Year: Brad ScottOutstanding
New Member: Ninos HeedoA.B.T. Senior Recognition: Mitch Sokolowski
Alumnus of the Year: Jeff GerardChapter Sweetheart: Lauren Whaley
Invisible Brother: Christian PinardBest Dressed Brother: Matt Brown and Trevor Pare
Worst Dressed Brother: Chris Pope and Ryan Waud
Four bursaries and four scholarships were also given out to deserving brothers from a pool of applicants based upon academics, chapter involvement and need. I started the bursary program three years ago to assist a brother with a portion of his fraternal dues and cost of school books. The money is collected through donations from alumni. In its first year, the program gave out one bursary of $500. The program has grown in recent years, and the generosity of involved alumni has increased so that it was possible to award four bursaries of $300 each this year. In addition, the Housing Corporation (WDCGF) contributed $1000 to be dispersed to each recipient in the form of a $250 scholarship.
The following brothers were the fortunate recipients:
Ninos Heedo
Noah Scanga
Zach Snihurowycz
Michael Tome The last official business of the night saw the incoming executive for 2009-2010 sworn into their respective roles. The following men were elected:
‘A’: Ninos Heedo
‘B’: Noah Scanga
‘C’: Michael Cox
‘D’: Christian Pinard
‘E’: Jim Gorski‘F’: Brad Scott
Earlier in the day the Windsor Delta Chi Graduates Fund (Housing Corp.) held its annual general meeting at which the past year’s accomplishments, which were expansive, were recognized. Also, the accounts and budgets were discussed, and a new executive board elected. The turnout for the meeting was a good representation of the membership which has seen its numbers grow in recent years. The following men were elected to the new board from a large list of very qualified nominees:
Tom Fleming (Fall 1983)
Jeff Williams (Spring 1988)
Allan Kidd (Spring 1984)
Kelly Golden (Fall 1972)
Chris Williams (Fall 1991)
Jeff Gerard (Fall 1995)
Darryl Markou (Fall 1983)
The past year was a very successful one for The Windsor Chapter with the purchase and renovation of a new chapter house, initiation of 13 new brothers, increased chapter motivation and a continuing strong alumni involvement. We were pleased to be able to showcase these accomplishments at this year’s formal and look forward to showcasing more at next year’s. Hope to see you there!
In The Bond,
Jeff Gerard, ‘BB’ Windsor Delta Chi Graduates Fund (WDCGF)
Executive Director
Windsor Chapter
Fall 1995
Posted by Elliott Chun at 9:39 PM
Labels: Delta Chi Windsor, Formal, Jeff Gerard, Timmy Ray
http://deltachialumni.blogspot.com/2009/05/windsor-bb-reflects-on-chapters-38th.html
Windsor "BB" reflects on the chapter's 38th annual formal
Toronto Delta Chi Alumni's current president, Timmy Ray, recently caught up with Jeff Gerard, Chapter Advisor ("BB") of the Windsor Chapter for the 2008/09 school year. Gerard shared with Ray in an email his thoughts on the Chapter's annual formal. Here's what he had to say:
The Windsor Chapter held its 38th annual formal on April 25, 2009. It was another successful event with not only the actives in attendance but also many alumni, dates and friends of the chapter. Special thank you to the brothers from Western Michigan Chapter who helped celebrate the evening with us. Once again the evening was an opportunity for the chapter to let loose and enjoy the company of friends and brothers. It was also a chance to celebrate the past year, recognize those brothers who contributed to the chapter’s success, and swear in the new executive for 2009-2010.
Each year the membership of The Windsor Chapter votes on a group of awards to recognize the brothers who excelled in a certain area and overall assisted with the day to day operations of the chapter. The following is a list of award recipients:
Chapter Luminary: Mitch Sokolowski and Michael Tome
Most Dedicated Active Brother: Noah ScangaMost
Improved Brother: Ninos Heedo and Zahid Khandoker
Scholarship: Jim GorskiTeam
Clean-Up: Noah Scanga, Mitch Sokolowski and Ryan Waud
Athlete of the Year: Brad ScottOutstanding
New Member: Ninos HeedoA.B.T. Senior Recognition: Mitch Sokolowski
Alumnus of the Year: Jeff GerardChapter Sweetheart: Lauren Whaley
Invisible Brother: Christian PinardBest Dressed Brother: Matt Brown and Trevor Pare
Worst Dressed Brother: Chris Pope and Ryan Waud
Four bursaries and four scholarships were also given out to deserving brothers from a pool of applicants based upon academics, chapter involvement and need. I started the bursary program three years ago to assist a brother with a portion of his fraternal dues and cost of school books. The money is collected through donations from alumni. In its first year, the program gave out one bursary of $500. The program has grown in recent years, and the generosity of involved alumni has increased so that it was possible to award four bursaries of $300 each this year. In addition, the Housing Corporation (WDCGF) contributed $1000 to be dispersed to each recipient in the form of a $250 scholarship.
The following brothers were the fortunate recipients:
Ninos Heedo
Noah Scanga
Zach Snihurowycz
Michael Tome The last official business of the night saw the incoming executive for 2009-2010 sworn into their respective roles. The following men were elected:
‘A’: Ninos Heedo
‘B’: Noah Scanga
‘C’: Michael Cox
‘D’: Christian Pinard
‘E’: Jim Gorski‘F’: Brad Scott
Earlier in the day the Windsor Delta Chi Graduates Fund (Housing Corp.) held its annual general meeting at which the past year’s accomplishments, which were expansive, were recognized. Also, the accounts and budgets were discussed, and a new executive board elected. The turnout for the meeting was a good representation of the membership which has seen its numbers grow in recent years. The following men were elected to the new board from a large list of very qualified nominees:
Tom Fleming (Fall 1983)
Jeff Williams (Spring 1988)
Allan Kidd (Spring 1984)
Kelly Golden (Fall 1972)
Chris Williams (Fall 1991)
Jeff Gerard (Fall 1995)
Darryl Markou (Fall 1983)
The past year was a very successful one for The Windsor Chapter with the purchase and renovation of a new chapter house, initiation of 13 new brothers, increased chapter motivation and a continuing strong alumni involvement. We were pleased to be able to showcase these accomplishments at this year’s formal and look forward to showcasing more at next year’s. Hope to see you there!
In The Bond,
Jeff Gerard, ‘BB’ Windsor Delta Chi Graduates Fund (WDCGF)
Executive Director
Windsor Chapter
Fall 1995
Posted by Elliott Chun at 9:39 PM
Labels: Delta Chi Windsor, Formal, Jeff Gerard, Timmy Ray
http://deltachialumni.blogspot.com/2009/05/windsor-bb-reflects-on-chapters-38th.html
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Calvin Barry Teams Up To Open London Office
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Barry teams with two other firms to open office in London, ON today
I was given a heads up recently by long-time Delta Chi supporter Paula Stamp, director of operations and paralegal at Accident Resolution Group in Toronto, that her firm has joined forces with Calvin Barry's criminal law firm and the Patley Law Group to open an office in London, ON. For those of you who find yourself in London today, feel free to RSVP and drop by the grand opening celebrations this evening in Old South London.
Here's the official invite - all are welcome:
Accident Resolution Group (Paula S. Stamp), Patey Law Group (Shawn H. Patey) and Calvin Barry, Professional Corporation (Criminal Lawyers) invite you to join us at the official launch party of our London, Ontario LAW offices!
Venue: Casa Cubana Restaurant
Location: 175 Wortley Road
London, ON N6C 3P6
When: Wednesday May 27, 2009
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Join us for a fun filled event that will include complimentary food and cocktails.
La Jornada News Paper (London) will be our Guest of Honour.
Please RSVP:
stamp@accidentresolution.com or via telephone: 1-800-973-4209 Ext 109.
Please visit our individual web sites for details on our TORONTO, VAUGHAN and LONDON offices and our services offered:
www.accidentresolution.com
www.pateylaw.com
www.calvinbarry.ca
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Posted by Elliott Chun at 9:03 AM
Labels: Accident Resolution Group, Calvin Barry, City of London, Patey Law Group, Paula Stamp, Shawn Patey
http://deltachialumni.blogspot.com/2009/05/calvin-barry-teams-with-two-other-firms.html
Barry teams with two other firms to open office in London, ON today
I was given a heads up recently by long-time Delta Chi supporter Paula Stamp, director of operations and paralegal at Accident Resolution Group in Toronto, that her firm has joined forces with Calvin Barry's criminal law firm and the Patley Law Group to open an office in London, ON. For those of you who find yourself in London today, feel free to RSVP and drop by the grand opening celebrations this evening in Old South London.
Here's the official invite - all are welcome:
Accident Resolution Group (Paula S. Stamp), Patey Law Group (Shawn H. Patey) and Calvin Barry, Professional Corporation (Criminal Lawyers) invite you to join us at the official launch party of our London, Ontario LAW offices!
Venue: Casa Cubana Restaurant
Location: 175 Wortley Road
London, ON N6C 3P6
When: Wednesday May 27, 2009
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Join us for a fun filled event that will include complimentary food and cocktails.
La Jornada News Paper (London) will be our Guest of Honour.
Please RSVP:
stamp@accidentresolution.com or via telephone: 1-800-973-4209 Ext 109.
Please visit our individual web sites for details on our TORONTO, VAUGHAN and LONDON offices and our services offered:
www.accidentresolution.com
www.pateylaw.com
www.calvinbarry.ca
--
Posted by Elliott Chun at 9:03 AM
Labels: Accident Resolution Group, Calvin Barry, City of London, Patey Law Group, Paula Stamp, Shawn Patey
http://deltachialumni.blogspot.com/2009/05/calvin-barry-teams-with-two-other-firms.html
Calvin Barry Defends Rugby Manslaughter
Dead rugby player consented to force, defence lawyer argues
May 26, 2009 01:07 PM
Bob Mitchell
Staff Reporter
A Mississauga high school student, who died in a rugby game, knew he was playing a physical contact sport, the lawyer for a teen on trial for manslaughter said today.
Manny Castillo consented to having physical force exerted against him by the simple fact he entered the playing field that tragic day, defence lawyer Lisa White told a Brampton court.
Castillo, 15, died from a serious head injury a few days after hitting his head on the hard playing field during a junior rugby game on May 9, 2007.
A former Erindale player, now 18, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in causing the Lorne Park player's death.
For now, his identity is protected by Canada's youth laws. The Crown intends to seek an adult sentence if he's convicted, opening the door to his name being published.
Justice Bruce Duncan is hearing this Brampton case without a jury. He's expected to deliver his verdict on Thursday.
The defence concedes the accused pushed Castillo to the ground but didn't drive him head-first, as the Crown contends.
The accused's actions that day were justified because they were done in self-defence, lawyer Lisa White said in her closing address.
"There is overwhelming evidence the (accused) was put into a headlock by Castillo," White said. "The initial force applied by Manny - putting (accused) in a headlock, is clearly outside the rules of the game."
She said (accused) reacted. "He couldn't get out of the headlock," she said.
The force he then applied to Castillo to get out of the headlock was done in self-defence, she said.
"He was entitled to repel with force once he was put into a headlock. He didn't intend to hurt him in any way.
"He didn't provoke. He responded out of fear of harm and drove him back with reasonable force in self-defence."
It's the Crown's case the Erindale player, then 16, committed manslaughter when he lifted Castillo into the air, his feet facing upwards, and then killed him when he drove him head first into the ground.
Crown John Raftery said the deadly move was separate and apart from the normal play on the field.
"You can be sure there was a break (in action) between a play ending and (accused) injuring Castillo," Raftery said.
There was no doubt Castillo was "driven head-first" into the ground. "That is outside the law of the land," he said.
The ball was nowhere near them when Castillo was fatally injured, and the referee had already blown the play dead when the unlawful act on the field occurred, Raftery said.
Following the critical play, Castillo lay motionless, and was dying from severe head and spinal cord injuries.
As White and Raftery delivered their remarks, Duncan continually played the devil's advocate, questioning and challenging them on several points.
Among his questions.
— How was it that several witnesses testified they saw the accused running towards Castillo and grabbing or trying to tackle him before the alleged headlock took place.
— How was it that others never saw Castillo being driven into the ground. Wasn't what the accused did not an illegal tackle?
White said the fact the incident occurred on a rugby pitch takes it into an entirely different area from somebody assaulting a person on a street.
The Crown must prove Castillo didn't consent to physical force from his opponent for her client to be convicted of a deadly assault, she said.
Raftery agreed that if Duncan finds the accused reasonably felt he was in grave danger, then he could find there were grounds for self-defence. But he insisted the self-defence theory was inconsistent with the evidence.
He agreed if Duncan also finds there was one continuous play, and not a break in play, then he could also acquit him.
Before hearing submissions, Duncan asked both sides to provide a brief review of what they believe witnesses said during the two-week trial.
Various Crown and defence witnesses, including rugby experts and players, and parents, gave conflicting evidence as to what they saw during the incident that led to the young player's death.
The accused testified he fell on top of Castillo when he wrestled his way out of the headlock. He said he panicked because he couldn't breathe and reacted by pushing Castillo forward. He fell on top of him.
He denied intentionally hurting him. He said he was unaware he was injured when they both fell to the ground.
He never lifted him up or drove him head-first into the ground or boasted about it afterwards, as Crown witnesses said.
Castillo was later declared brain dead in hospital. He also sustained a bruised spinal cord, which would have been fatal had paramedics not attended.
The spinal cord injury occurred when his neck was flexed forward — not backward — beyond its range of motion, according to a neuropathologist
Had he survived, Castillo could have been paralyzed.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/640577
May 26, 2009 01:07 PM
Bob Mitchell
Staff Reporter
A Mississauga high school student, who died in a rugby game, knew he was playing a physical contact sport, the lawyer for a teen on trial for manslaughter said today.
Manny Castillo consented to having physical force exerted against him by the simple fact he entered the playing field that tragic day, defence lawyer Lisa White told a Brampton court.
Castillo, 15, died from a serious head injury a few days after hitting his head on the hard playing field during a junior rugby game on May 9, 2007.
A former Erindale player, now 18, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in causing the Lorne Park player's death.
For now, his identity is protected by Canada's youth laws. The Crown intends to seek an adult sentence if he's convicted, opening the door to his name being published.
Justice Bruce Duncan is hearing this Brampton case without a jury. He's expected to deliver his verdict on Thursday.
The defence concedes the accused pushed Castillo to the ground but didn't drive him head-first, as the Crown contends.
The accused's actions that day were justified because they were done in self-defence, lawyer Lisa White said in her closing address.
"There is overwhelming evidence the (accused) was put into a headlock by Castillo," White said. "The initial force applied by Manny - putting (accused) in a headlock, is clearly outside the rules of the game."
She said (accused) reacted. "He couldn't get out of the headlock," she said.
The force he then applied to Castillo to get out of the headlock was done in self-defence, she said.
"He was entitled to repel with force once he was put into a headlock. He didn't intend to hurt him in any way.
"He didn't provoke. He responded out of fear of harm and drove him back with reasonable force in self-defence."
It's the Crown's case the Erindale player, then 16, committed manslaughter when he lifted Castillo into the air, his feet facing upwards, and then killed him when he drove him head first into the ground.
Crown John Raftery said the deadly move was separate and apart from the normal play on the field.
"You can be sure there was a break (in action) between a play ending and (accused) injuring Castillo," Raftery said.
There was no doubt Castillo was "driven head-first" into the ground. "That is outside the law of the land," he said.
The ball was nowhere near them when Castillo was fatally injured, and the referee had already blown the play dead when the unlawful act on the field occurred, Raftery said.
Following the critical play, Castillo lay motionless, and was dying from severe head and spinal cord injuries.
As White and Raftery delivered their remarks, Duncan continually played the devil's advocate, questioning and challenging them on several points.
Among his questions.
— How was it that several witnesses testified they saw the accused running towards Castillo and grabbing or trying to tackle him before the alleged headlock took place.
— How was it that others never saw Castillo being driven into the ground. Wasn't what the accused did not an illegal tackle?
White said the fact the incident occurred on a rugby pitch takes it into an entirely different area from somebody assaulting a person on a street.
The Crown must prove Castillo didn't consent to physical force from his opponent for her client to be convicted of a deadly assault, she said.
Raftery agreed that if Duncan finds the accused reasonably felt he was in grave danger, then he could find there were grounds for self-defence. But he insisted the self-defence theory was inconsistent with the evidence.
He agreed if Duncan also finds there was one continuous play, and not a break in play, then he could also acquit him.
Before hearing submissions, Duncan asked both sides to provide a brief review of what they believe witnesses said during the two-week trial.
Various Crown and defence witnesses, including rugby experts and players, and parents, gave conflicting evidence as to what they saw during the incident that led to the young player's death.
The accused testified he fell on top of Castillo when he wrestled his way out of the headlock. He said he panicked because he couldn't breathe and reacted by pushing Castillo forward. He fell on top of him.
He denied intentionally hurting him. He said he was unaware he was injured when they both fell to the ground.
He never lifted him up or drove him head-first into the ground or boasted about it afterwards, as Crown witnesses said.
Castillo was later declared brain dead in hospital. He also sustained a bruised spinal cord, which would have been fatal had paramedics not attended.
The spinal cord injury occurred when his neck was flexed forward — not backward — beyond its range of motion, according to a neuropathologist
Had he survived, Castillo could have been paralyzed.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/640577
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