Commentary
The plot of the iconic 1979 movie “And Justice for All” involves an idealistic criminal lawyer, played by Al Pacino, who comes to believe that the American justice system cannot deliver on its promise of justice. He determines that the rich and powerful can manipulate the system to their advantage by engaging expensive legal counsel trained in the art of helping them dodge the consequences of their actions.
For many who believe the justice system to be so tainted—whether American or Canadian—the smartphone presents as an evidence-gathering tool that can help level the playing field. It can be used to inexpensively capture evidence, often surreptitiously, to demonstrate the truth later in court….