Joshua M. Arnold, Q.C.
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Phone: (902) 423-2050
Fax: (902) 423-6707
306-5670 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1H6
Education
LLB, Dalhousie University, 1989
B.A., English, Acadia University, 1986
Graduated with Honours
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Nova Scotia, 1990Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Nova Scotia Barristers Society
Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association
Past president
National Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers
American Association for Justice
Work Experience
Arnold McKiggan Hutchison Trial Lawyers
Barrister and Solicitor
1996 to present, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Partner in busy litigation practice. My personal practice is exclusively in the area of criminal law. I defend criminal and quasi-criminal charges including, but not limited to: murder; manslaughter; narcotics/controlled drugs and substances; robbery; assault; sexual assault; break and enter; theft; fraud; motor vehicle; dangerous driving; impaired driving; speeding etc.
Scarevelli Pizzo Arnold
Barrister and Solicitor
1995 to 1996, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Defended criminal and quasi-criminal charges including (but not limited to): murder; manslaughter; narcotics/controlled drugs and substances; robbery; assault; sexual assault; break and enter; theft; fraud; motor vehicle; dangerous driving; impaired driving; speeding etc. Also did several per diem prosecutions for the Public Prosecution Service.
Public Prosecution Service
Crown Attorney
1992-1995, Halifax and Bedford, Nova Scotia
Prosecuted criminal and quasi-criminal charges including but not limited to: murder; manslaughter; narcotics/controlled drugs and substances; robbery; assault; sexual assault; break and enter; theft; fraud; motor vehicle; dangerous driving; impaired driving; speeding etc.
Crosby Murtha
Barrister and Solicitor
1990-1992, Sackville, Nova Scotia
Defended criminal and quasi-criminal charges including (but not limited to): murder, manslaughter, narcotics, robbery, assault, break and enter, theft, fraud, motor vehicle, dangerous driving, impaired driving, and speeding. Also acted as per diem prosecutor for the Public Prosecution Service.
Cox Downie and Goodfellow
Article Clerk
1989 to 1990, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Worked in large downtown firm dealing with major corporate and commercial clients as well as criminal law.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Special Constable
Summer 1988, Sackville, Nova Scotia
Performed policing duties including general detachment, general investigative service and highway patrol.
Bowater Mersey Paper Mill
Public Relations
Summer 1987, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Capitol Stores Ltd.
Grocery and Produce Clerk
1979 to 1986, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Court Experience
Supreme Court of Canada
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
Nova Scotia Supreme Court-Judge and Jury
Nova Scotia Supreme Court-Judge Alone
Nova Scotia Supreme Court-Youth Court
Nova Scotia Provincial Court
Nova Scotia Provincial Court-Youth Court
Continuing education, Lectures & Pro Bono
| 2010 | Canadian Bar Association Webinar, “McNeil Applications” |
| 2006 | Canadian Bar Association-Nova Scotia Branch-Criminal Section-"Challenge For Cause in Jury Trials" |
| 2005 | Canadian Bar Society/ All China Lawyers Association joint project lecturing to Chinese lawyers in Hailar, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Lanzhou, Gansu Province: Topics included advocacy, the adversarial system and the Canadian Judicial System |
| 2004 - Present | Nova Scotia Barristers Society / Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference – Organizing Committee |
| 2004 | Nova Scotia Barristers Society Continuing Education in Criminal Law Program - Lecturer "Expert Evidence in Sentencing Hearings" |
| 1998 to 2006 | Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association - regular lecturer at annual meetings |
| 1993 to 2006 | Federation of Law Societies National Criminal Law Program- Regular attendee |
| 1988 to 2006 | Dalhousie University School of Law -Criminal Clinic- Principal |
| 2001 | Canadian Association of Journalists-Lecturer "Making Your Way Through The Court System" |
| 2000 to 2001 | Dalhousie University School of Law-informal coach for Sopinka Cup - Mooting Team |
| 2000 | Parliamentary Standing Committee on Youth Justice - Witness/Speaker |
| 1999 | Nova Scotia Barristers Society Continuing Education in Criminal Law Program - Lecturer "Sexual Assault-Are There Any Defences Left?" |
Activities, Awards & Community Service
| 2009 | Appointed Queen’s Counsel |
| 2009 to present | President, Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers’ Association, 2nd Term |
| 2009 to present | Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Liaison Sub-Committee |
| 2008 to present | The Law Foundation of Nova Scotia- Board Member |
| 2007 - 2009 | Chair - Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Branch, Criminal Law Section |
| 2005 to 2007 | Vice Chair, Canadian Bar Association-Criminal Section-Nova Scotia Branch |
| 2005-2007 | President, Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association |
| 2004 to 2005 | Vice-President, Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association |
| 1999 to present | Nova Scotia Barristers Society Supreme Court Liaison Sub-Committee-Member |
| 1999 to 2000 | Nova Scotia Barristers Society - Continuing Education Committee-Member |
| 2004-present | Canada East Wushu - Member |
| 1987 to 2004 | Nova Scotia School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi - Member |
| 1996 to 2000 | Tracy Kenpo Karate - Member - Black Belt earned in 2000 |
| 1997 to 1998 | Halifax Wanderers Women's Rugby Football Club - Coach |
| 1986 to 1988 | Halifax Tars Rugby Football Club - Member/Player |
| 1990 | University College of Cape Breton - Assistant Football Coach (defensive backs) |
| 1982 to 1986 | Acadia University Axemen Varsity Football- member/player |


