A long-time Toronto justice of the peace found himself on his feet on the other side of the bench Friday, presenting arguments in a bid to keep his job. On Friday, the panel heard submissions from lawyers on both sides as to the appropriate penalty, with a decision to come at a later date. Article Continued BelowBut before the penalty submissions, Foulds argued for the panel to hear his motion to reconsider the findings made against him. He described it as “a most unusual and undesirable circumstance.” Foulds’ motion was soon dismissed, the panel finding it had no jurisdiction to hear it. Sandler, Foulds’ lawyer, argued Friday that he should not be fired, highlighting that he has had a long career on the bench, unblemished if not for the two misconduct findings.

Source: thestar March 23, 2018 22:07 UTC