After 37 years Tomas Yebes has finally cleared his name of the murder of his two young sons. Richard Fowler was part of the team of veteran criminal defence lawyers who worked with the UBC Innocence Project over a period …
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Richard Fowler, Q.C. – A Principled Advocate
Richard Fowler, Q.C., was profiled in The Verdict Magazine’s 157 summer 2018 edition. The Verdict Magazine is a quarterly publication of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (TLABC), and is a top-notch resource for trial lawyers and those who …
Kennedy Stewart pleads guilty to criminal contempt for Kinder Morgan protest
Vancouver mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart pleaded guilty to one count of criminal contempt in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday.
Stewart, who is stepping down as member of parliament for Burnaby South, was arrested peacefully March 23 while protesting the Trans …
Judge Strikes Down YG Practice on Land Use Fines
A long-standing practice by the Yukon government related to fines for violations of land use regulations was struck down Tuesday. Territorial court Judge Peter Chisholm ruled the maximum fine for infractions is not the $5,000 the Yukon has been working …
Staffing, Legal Aid Issues Plaguing B.C. Courtrooms: Lawyers
Concerns are being raised about the lack of sheriffs in British Columbia’s courtrooms, a shortfall the provincial attorney general is promising to address. But a prominent criminal lawyer said staffing is only the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes …
Provinces must prioritize legal aid to meet top court’s time limits
Vancouver criminal lawyer Richard Fowler, a member of the board of governors of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., said legal aid cuts have meant senior lawyers can't take on junior lawyers who need training in court so their cases don't get thrown out over mistakes due to inexperience.
Shortage of B.C. Supreme Court judges forces chambers to shut down on Sept 18
Richard Fowler, Q.C. was interviewed by CKNW reporter Charmaine de Silva regarding the full day closer of family and civil chambers that occurred on Sept 18, 2017. Mr. Fowler, who is on the Board of the Trial Lawyers Association of …
Richard Fowler appointed Queen’s Counsel
Congratulations to Richard Fowler on his appointment to Queen’s Counsel.
…On December 22, 2015, British Columbia Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton, announced 32 QC appointments. Among these are lawyers who’ve prosecuted high-profile cases, as well as those who’ve advocated for
first stanley cup rioter sentenced – CBC asks richard fowler for comment
Shortly after a 16-month sentence was handed down to Ryan Dickinson for his participation in the Stanley Cup riots, Richard Fowler was asked by On The Coast’s Stephen Quinn to comment on the factors that influence sentencing in Canadian Courts.…
2012 is the year of the dragon – an auspicious year for new beginnings
With that in mind, experienced criminal defence lawyers, Richard Fowler and Lyndsay Smith, are pleased to announce the opening of their new firm, Fowler and Smith, Barristers.
Having worked together on a number of cases over the years Mr. …