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Joshua M. Arnold, Q.C.

Partner
jarnold@apmlawyers.com
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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, 1990

Professional & 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

2010Canadian Bar Association Webinar, “McNeil Applications
2006Canadian Bar Association-Nova Scotia Branch-Criminal Section-"Challenge For Cause in Jury Trials"
2005Canadian 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 - PresentNova Scotia Barristers Society / Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference – Organizing Committee
2004Nova Scotia Barristers Society Continuing Education in Criminal Law Program - Lecturer "Expert Evidence in Sentencing Hearings"
1998 to 2006Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association - regular lecturer at annual meetings
1993 to 2006Federation of Law Societies National Criminal Law Program- Regular attendee
1988 to 2006Dalhousie University School of Law -Criminal Clinic- Principal
2001Canadian Association of Journalists-Lecturer "Making Your Way Through The Court System"
2000 to 2001Dalhousie University School of Law-informal coach for Sopinka Cup - Mooting Team
2000Parliamentary Standing Committee on Youth Justice - Witness/Speaker
1999Nova Scotia Barristers Society Continuing Education in Criminal Law Program - Lecturer "Sexual Assault-Are There Any Defences Left?"

Activities, Awards & Community Service

2009Appointed Queen’s Counsel
2009 to presentPresident, Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers’ Association, 2nd Term
2009 to presentNova Scotia Court of Appeal Liaison Sub-Committee
2008 to presentThe Law Foundation of Nova Scotia- Board Member
2007 - 2009Chair - Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Branch, Criminal Law Section
2005 to 2007Vice Chair, Canadian Bar Association-Criminal Section-Nova Scotia Branch
2005-2007President, Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association
2004 to 2005Vice-President, Nova Scotia Criminal Lawyers Association
1999 to presentNova Scotia Barristers Society Supreme Court Liaison Sub-Committee-Member
1999 to 2000Nova Scotia Barristers Society - Continuing Education Committee-Member
2004-presentCanada East Wushu - Member
1987 to 2004Nova Scotia School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi - Member
1996 to 2000Tracy Kenpo Karate - Member - Black Belt earned in 2000
1997 to 1998Halifax Wanderers Women's Rugby Football Club - Coach
1986 to 1988Halifax Tars Rugby Football Club - Member/Player
1990University College of Cape Breton - Assistant Football Coach (defensive backs)
1982 to 1986Acadia University Axemen Varsity Football- member/player