INTRODUCTION

If you need the services of a criminal lawyer in Vancouver or anywhere else in British Columbia, I am interested in representing you. Whether you have been charged with an offence under the Criminal Code or an offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Customs and Excise Act or Motor Vehicle Act, I can help you.

Based in New Westminster, I serve clients in Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and anywhere else in the province where my clients need me. I have over 15 years of legal experience and degrees from two of Canada's finest universities – McGill University and the University of Toronto. Call me for a free initial consultation.

SERVICES

I pride myself on providing practical advice, personal attention and powerful advocacy, at reasonable rates. If you retain me, I will assess your case and tell you in plain English what your options are. Depending on your unique circumstances, I will take one or more of the following steps with your input and approval:

• I will urge the prosecutor to drop the charges against you if the case is weak
• I will plea bargain on your behalf
• I will represent you at trial and present a vigorous and skilled defence
• I will represent you on sentencing if you plead guilty or you are convicted after a trial, and argue effectively for the mildest sentence in the circumstances including, if appropriate, an absolute or conditional "discharge" to avoid a criminal record

CASES I ACCEPT

Spousal Assault and Domestic Violence
Assault, Threatening

Drinking and Driving, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI
Impaired, Over 80, Refusal to Provide Breath Sample

Property Offences
Shoplifting, Theft, Break & Enter

Fraud
Credit Card, Debit Card, Impersonation, Forged Documents

Drugs
Possession, Trafficking, Production (Grow-op)

Customs Act Offences
Evading Duties, Illegal Importation, Smuggling

Prostitution
Communicating for the Purposes of Prostitution, Living on the Avails of Prostitution, Keeping Common Bawdy House

Violence
Kidnapping, Extortion, Assault, Threatening

Homicide
Murder, Manslaughter, Attempted Murder

Other
Sexual Assault, Indecent Acts

SUCCESSES

R. v. C.

Charge/Matter
Assault (Spousal/Domestic)

Circumstances
Client allegedly assaulted wife in presence of several eyewitnesses. Wife, two children, and two relatives testified for Crown; client and one other person testified for defence (5 prosecution witnesses vs. 2 defence witnesses).

Result
Acquitted by judge. No criminal record.


R. v. A.

Charge/Matter
Kidnapping, Unlawful Confinement, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Purpose Dangerous to Public Peace

Circumstances
Client apprehended an individual who was wanted by police and surrendered him to police station. After surrendering the individual, client charged with kidnapping and other offences.

Result
Jury acquitted client of all charges except lesser included offence of assault.


R. v. S.

Charge/Matter
Assault with a Weapon, Threatening, Possession of Marihuana

Circumstances
Client allegedly threatened a bus driver with a skateboard.

Result
Possession of marihuana charged dropped. Acquitted of assault with a weapon. Conditional discharge ordered in respect of threatening charge. No criminal record.

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