Criminal defence lawyers provide a professional and aggressive defence of all criminal charges.

Criminal Defence Lawyers in Canada

If you've been charged with a crime, or if you are the target of a police investigation, you should to talk to a criminal defence lawyer immediately. Here's why:

There are no "minor" crimes!

We understand that every criminal case involves a real person. Even a so-called "minor" criminal charge can create the most stressful, confusing and challenging times in your life.

The effect of a criminal conviction can be devastating. A criminal conviction can follow you for the rest of your life, and it can effect you in more ways than you think. In addition to fines, probation and the possibility of jail, a criminal record can:

limit you're ability to travel,
effect your immigration status,
effect your current or prospective employment,
prevent you from being bonded for a job, or
even prevent you from getting a credit card.

How can a criminal defence lawyer help you?

In certain circumstances a criminal defence lawyer can help avoid potential charges before they are laid. If charges are laid, he can help you avoid a criminal conviction, lessen the severity of the charges you're facing, and get you the best result possible. It may mean means running a trial, negotiating with the prosecutor to have your charges withdrawn or reduced, or making submissions to the judge on your behalf.

Your choice of a skilled criminal lawyer at the outset can make all the difference. Look for a lawyer with experience and knowledge of Canadian criminal law. One who routinely achieves the best results possible. You've come to the right place to do that.

Criminal law is complex and complicated, if you don't know what you're doing.

There are very few things in life that you can't do yourself. Criminal law is NOT one of those things. . If you've been charged with a crime, any crime, you are the target of some very powerful forces designed to ensure that you are convicted of that crime. The police and crown prosecutors have tremendous resources that they will use to the fullest extent to prove your guilt.

Some common situations and charges that criminal defence lawyers deal with are:

Police investigations: Do not wait until you are under arrest to contact a lawyer. If you are suspected of committing a crime, the subject of a police investigation, or if the police have contacted you, call a criminal defence lawyer to find out what to do next.
Bail hearings: If you've been arrested, don't go it alone. Without a lawyer to represent you at your bail hearing, you reduce your chances of a positive outcome. If you are detained, your ability to successfully deal with your charges is reduced.
Crimes of violence: A criminal defence lawyers should assist you if you are charged with any violent crime, from common assault to murder. The consequences of conviction are too great to go it alone. Assault charges included domestic violence charges, and historical sexual assaults.
Domestic assault: This is a crime of violence between parties who have a domestic relationship of some kind. What was once considered a private matter between the parties is now treated harshly by the criminal justice system. And once a charge a charge is laid, a "family issue" is out of your control.
Impaired driving (DUI): Just because they say you were driving while impaired doesn't make it true. This is one of the most common criminal charges, with some of the most severe penalties.
Drug charges: From simple possession, to cultivation (grow ops), to trafficking and importing prohibited substances.
Sexual offences: From sexual assault to prostitution or engaging a prostitute to possession or distribution of child pornography.
Weapons offences: Carrying or using a weapon can be a criminal offence in itself or can enhance the seriousness of other charges.
Financial offences: Including fraud, theft, identity theft, credit card skimming and other financial offences.
Property offences: Including theft, robbery, burglary, home invasion.

No matter what the charges, an experienced criminal defence lawyer can make a difference in the final outcome of your case. Go to the find a lawyer search box, and find a criminal defence lawyer near you. Call or submit the contact form, and arrange for a consultation to discuss your case.