Prince Albert defence lawyer lands fine for correspondence
Interactions with a Crown prosecutor have landed a Prince Albert defence lawyer a hefty fine.
The Law Society launched an investigation into Dale Norman Blenner-Hassett on Feb. 16, 2015 following a letter alleging “a variety of misconduct,” filed by a Crown prosecutor referred to as “S.V” according to a decision published on May 30, 2018. The defence lawyer is facing a $2,500 fine, and paid $1,050 in legal fees after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming of a lawyer.
“It is an understatement to say the two did not have a positive working relationship,” the decision read.
A letter dated Oct. 27, 2014 sent to S.V. regarding a particular criminal client included a number of misstatements, accusations and innuendo according to the statement of facts. Blenner-Hassett’s letter alleged S.V. was aware of and even condoned police mistreatment of one of his clients.