Experience
People
charged with criminal offences are sometimes not guilty at all and virtually
always not as guilty as a prosecutor would make them out to be. That's why people need lawyers to defend
them. Having an effective advocate may
mean the difference between going to jail and staying out of jail, or ending up
with a serious criminal record or avoiding one.
As your lawyer, I will promise to protect your legal rights, endeavour
to ensure you are dealt with fairly and in a timely manner and give you sound
and honest advice.
With
more 30 years experience in criminal law, both as a defence counsel and as a
prosecutor, it is my goal in every case to provide effective and innovative
representation to persons charged with criminal offences.
I
will handle criminal related matters, including serious matters such as federal
Criminal Code offences, less serious Criminal Code charges, narcotics, and
matters related to provincial law such as charges under the Highway Traffic
Act.
Individuals requiring the assistance of a lawyer in a criminal matter, may retain me at any stage of the proceeding, including even before a charge is laid. I am also available to handle appeals. For qualified individuals, I also accept legal aid.
Types of Cases
Defending ALL criminal and related
charges for clients before all judges, with or without a jury, in youth and
adult court. Representation available at
any stage of criminal proceedings including before charges laid and for
appeals.
Involving other persons: Assault, (common assault, with a weapon,
sexual assault, aggravated assault) threatening, harassment, assault bodily
harm, etc.;
Driving offences and highway traffic
matters: Impaired driving, driving over
80, refusing to provide breath sample, dangerous driving, leaving the scene,
careless driving, speeding, driving while suspended or prohibited, driving
without insurance, etc.;
Firearms and Weapons offences: Possession of a restricted or prohibited
weapon, use of a weapon in the commission of an offence, careless use or
storage of a firearm, etc.;
After trial proceedings: Appeals, parole hearings, etc.