May Irwin & Associates
185 Somerset St W # 305 K2P 0J2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

It’s hard not being able to see friends and colleagues, but we still find ways to interact on a personal and professional level. Congrats to our very own Omar Abou El Hassan on his first time presenting at the Criminal Lawyers Association conference (remotely). https://twitter.com/claontario/status/1266754657663188998

For all OCJ out of custody matters between March 16-April 3, 2020 - please do NOT go to court. These matters will be adjourned for 10 weeks. https://www.ontariocourts.ca//covid-19-pandemic-planning-f For all SCJ out of custody criminal matters between March 17 and June 2, 2020, these matters will NOT be proceeding and will automatically be adjourned to June 2, 3 or 4, 2020 depending on what month they were originally supposed to be in. https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/cov...id-19-suspension-crim/ Please stay safe, healthy and follow the directions of medical professionals. If you aren't sure how this affects your case and you are a client of May Irwin and Associates, please contact your lawyer by email: Sean May ([email protected]), Kate Irwin ([email protected]), Kayliah Miller ([email protected]) and Omar Abou El Hassan ([email protected]).

Bell Let's Talk Day is Wednesday January 29, 2020. So let's talk about what Bell can do to help with Mental Health. Inmates in Ontario jails can only reach their FAMILIES and their LAWYERS by calling collect. Each local call costs $1.00 - and that's only for 20 minutes. While long distance calls are much more - think $1/minute. And this only works if the person being called has a landline. Cell phones can't accept collect calls. How many people do you know who ONLY have... a cell phone. For someone already dealing with mental health issues, not having those connections can severely exacerbate their situation. Most of the people in jail are awaiting trial - so they're PRESUMED INNOCENT. Is this the way society treats the innocent? Cut them off from their families unless their families can pay the high phone bills? What about the stress that causes to the friends and family on the outside? Just because you support someone in jail, does not mean you are defending the crime they are accused of committing. It's time for Bell to stop charging for phone calls from jails. Let the inmates call their lawyers and families so they can get the support they need so that when they come out (because they will come out some day) they are mentally healthier and better prepared to re-engage with society in a positive, pro-social way. Please consider signing this position to tell Bell to practice what they preach LET them TALK! http://chng.it/bmJhJr9YQQ See more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at May Irwin and Associates. May you enjoy this holiday season with friends and family creating memories that will last all year round.

Our office is participating in the Barristers for a Better Bytown "Ottawa Law Holiday Food Drive Challenge". We have been challenged by another law office to see which firm can be the most generous at this time of year. There are certain items being sought on different days. If you'd like to help, please stop by our office and we'll be happy to add your donation to the cause. Here is what we are looking for:

Located at the corner of Elgin Street and Somerset West, our office overlooks the ongoing improvements of Elgin Street. It looks a lot better and still has a way to go, but happy to see traffic return to Elgin Street as of December 16. https://ottawacitizen.com//elgin-street-set-to-reopen-for-

There are no winners on a day like this. Nothing can change what happened on that tragic day. Hiring a lawyer is not just about what happens in the courtroom, it's feeling comfortable enough with your lawyer to trust them to help you through some of the toughest days. https://ottawacitizen.com//young-man-killed-best-friend-by

Having a lawyer from May Irwin Adam isn’t just about the legal advice they provide you, it’s also the peace of mind that you can go about your life with the full confidence that we will take care of your court dates. While there are some dates a person will have to be in court, in the early stages, that’s generally not the case. https://ottawacitizen.com//tierney-touts-east-end-growth-h

A-Noor has been found Not Criminally Responsible for murder charges and will now be subject to the Ontario Review Board. A tragic set of circumstances, but thanks to the excellent work of partner Samir Adam, Mr. A-Noor will be getting help for his mental illness in hospital rather than being sent to jail - which are, sadly, ill equipped to deal with the mentally ill. http://ottawacitizen.com//ottawa-man-who-stabbed-his-two-s

Clients have received these in the past and thought they HAD to pay them. If you get one, talk to a lawyer first. No sense sending them money if you don’t have to. https://www.thestar.com//letters-to-shoplifters-threaten-l

People often ask "how do you defend those people who do terrible things?" It's important to remember that we are defending the PERSON, and not the CRIME. Everyone is entitled to be represented no matter the charge. This is one of those cases. By representing this person, it was not a matter of saying we condone the behaviour he was accused of, but rather that he is entitled to have competent counsel represent them to the best of their ability and make sure that all appropriate factors are taken into account when deciding a just outcome. To do otherwise and allow the court to simply throw the book at someone would undermine our entire justice system and is something that the lawyers at May Irwin Adam will stand against at every turn. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-unfounded-case-e/

Congratulations to Kayliah Miller on being called to the Bar, June 25, 2018. Kayliah recently completed her articles with the firm. May Irwin Adam is pleased that she will be continuing with the firm as an associate.

In the successful Jordan application, ... Meshari was represented by lawyers Samir Adam and Sarah Ahsan.

He was always prepared to go to trial and defend himself: He steadfastly maintained his innocence, May said.