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What Happens in Domestic Violence Cases?

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Domestic violence is a serious crime with far-reaching consequences for both victims and perpetrators. In Canada, the law strongly stands against domestic violence, aiming to protect victims and promote safe home environments. This type of violence encompasses a range of behaviours and actions occurring within intimate relationships. It includes physical assault,

Consequences of Domestic Violence Charges

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Domestic violence is a serious offence in Canada. Such misconduct not only poses a threat to the victim but leaves a profound impact on the wider community. To combat this issue, Canadian legislation explicitly highlights a zero tolerance policy towards domestic violence. Penalties for domestic violence are enforced based on the

What Are the Types of Assault Crimes?

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An assault is an intentional or unintentional unlawful act that results in physical, verbal, emotional or sexual harm to another. If you are facing assault charges, it's wise to consult a skilled criminal defence lawyer. Criminal lawyers can provide legal guidance and use proven and effective legal strategies to mitigate the

What Is Immediate Driving Suspension?

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Our actions, whether good or bad, have consequences. Driving while impaired or intoxicated can have severe ramifications on your criminal and driving record. Immediate driving suspension occurs when a member of law enforcement, like a police officer, instantly retains your driver's license for driving while intoxicated. This suspension prohibits you from

Reasons to Defend a Traffic Ticket in British Columbia

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When you receive a traffic ticket, it's tempting just to pay it and move on with your life. However, sometimes, it is worth the effort to challenge the ticket and avoid not just a fine but other penalties like a license suspension. In this article, we will explain what it means

The Different Types of Sexual Assault Charges in Canada

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Being accused of sexual assault can have a devastating impact on your life and cause irreparable damage. If you are accused of sexual assault, it’s important to understand the types of charges you may face.  In this article, we explain the different types of sexual assault charges under the Criminal Code

How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Canada

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A criminal record can severely hinder your access to jobs, education and scholarship opportunities, public assistance, and housing. In some instances, a criminal record can even affect your child’s well-being. Furthermore, an arrest record can have a lasting impact even if you are acquitted. While expungement may help solve these problems,

Do I Need a Lawyer When Charged with a Crime?

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If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may be wondering whether the cost of hiring a criminal lawyer is worth it, especially if it’s your first offence, you’re innocent, you think you’re guilty or you’re planning to plead guilty. This article discusses the benefits of having a criminal lawyer on

How Do You Know You’ve Found the Right Lawyer for Your Case?

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Are you facing criminal charges and need legal assistance? While you can represent yourself in a criminal case, the judicial system is complex and overwhelming. Hiring an experienced criminal lawyer is necessary to provide you with the best possible legal outcome. But not any lawyer will do. You must ensure a

Is It Possible to Change Lawyers in the Middle of a Case?

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In British Columbia, if you’re not satisfied with your lawyer, you have the right to change counsel in the middle of a criminal case. However, it’s not simple and may not be the best decision. You will likely need permission from a judge to changelcounsel. The judge will consider many factors

What Does a Criminal Defence Lawyer Do?

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If you are charged with a crime, having an experienced criminal defence lawyer on your case gives you the best chance of a desirable outcome. The desirable outcome may be a dismissal of charges, an acquittal or a reduced sentence. A defence lawyer is optional; however, their training, expertise and experience,

Potential Defences to Criminal Harassment Charges

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In Canada, if you engage in conduct that causes another person to fear for their safety or the safety of their loved ones, you are guilty of an unlawful act known as criminal harassment. Criminal harassment includes activities such as: Regularly following another person Repeatedly communicating with a person against their

Is Cyberstalking a Crime?

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Before the digital age, stalking involved a perpetrator following a victim from place to place or appearing wherever the victim happened to be. However, with the internet, a new form of stalking emerged—cyberstalking. What is cyberstalking? Cyberstalking refers to the use of electronic communication to support aggressive behaviour by an individual

What Types of Cases Do Criminal Lawyers Handle?

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Criminal cases are complex matters that can have life-changing consequences. For that reason, you should hire a criminal defence lawyer if you are facing charges for a crime. Having an experienced lawyer on your side will increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome in your case. Types of criminal cases Below

5 Signs You Should Fire Your Defence Lawyer

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When selecting a defence lawyer, careful consideration is required. But what happens after you have signed a retainer agreement and things aren’t working out as planned? Here are five signs you should fire your defence lawyer. Lack of communication One major sign it may be time to part ways with your

How to Dispute a Distracted Driving Ticket

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If a driver uses a handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle, they are committing an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act, known as distracted driving. Electronic devices include cell phones, GPS devices, music players and any other device used to process or compute data. Use of an electronic device

Prominent Vancouver Lawyer Gets Law Society of B.C. Award

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The Law Society of B.C. has released a video tribute to one of the province’s top criminal defence lawyers in recognition of his “extraordinary” contributions to the legal community. The tribute to the career of Leonard Doust was produced due to the fact that a dinner to present the Law Society

4 Strategies Used by Criminal Defence Lawyers

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Criminal defence lawyers employ legal tactics to negate elements of a crime and possibly gain a defendant’s freedom or sentence reduction. Depending on the crime, this can involve examining witness testimonies, analyzing the prosecutor’s case, analyzing police reports, and gathering evidence. If you’ve been charged with a crime, your criminal lawyer

Will a Self-Defence Plea Keep You Out of Prison?

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Will a Self-Defence Plea Keep You Out of Prison? It is generally believed and accepted that as individuals, we have the right to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our property from harm. Any infringement on this right triggers a defence mechanism that, at times, is purely instinctive. Self-defence is the

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