A Vancouver lawyer twice disbarred from practice may use a gambling addiction defence when he goes on trial for fraud and theft in October.
Mansfield has earlier said he would defend himself but former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Peter Leask is listed on court documents as his lawyer. “At the time of the offences, he was suffering from a gambling addiction,” Leask said. “He stole a lot of money. Most of it has been returned.”He said there are ongoing resolution discussions with Crown prosecutor Andrew McLean.Senniw said she was pleased to hear resolution discussions were taking place.
Twice disbarred The Law Society of BC has twice disbarred Mansfield, who practiced law in the Lower Mainland for 24 years.
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