Criminal Defence Lawyer In Edmonton
Criminal Defence Law
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate the criminal justice system alone. Without proper legal representation, you face the risk of being taken advantage of or failing to receive the best possible outcome.
Our defence team keeps up to date with the latest developments in criminal law to advocate fiercely for you, keep you informed, and guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Criminal Offences We Defend
We provide defence representation for a wide array of criminal charges, including:
Violent & Person Offences
Assaults (aggravated, assault with a weapon, domestic assault, sexual assault), attempted murder, firearm offences, and weapon offences.
Property & Financial Offences
Thefts, possession of stolen property, and break & enter.
Driving & Drug Charges
Impaired driving, drug possession, drug trafficking, and flight from police.
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Critical First Steps
Police Interviews & Your Rights
- Consult Before Speaking: Speaking to police or RCMP officers without legal counsel can severely damage your case and increase the probability of conviction.
- 1 Hour Free Legal Advice: We offer up to one hour of free legal advice so you can understand your rights at the earliest opportunity.
- Handling Police Pressure: We advise you on how to handle police questioning and protect you against police persuasions.
- Flexible Consultations: We accommodate in-person or video consultations for out-of-custody clients, and conduct direct institution visits for clients currently in custody.
Complete Legal Representation & Services
Disclosure Review & Defense Strategy
- Ordering Evidence: We obtain complete Crown Disclosure, including police reports, witness statements, video surveillance, and forensic evidence.
- Meticulous Analysis: We analyze disclosure to find discrepancies, police errors, missing evidence, and viable defences.
- Client Disclosure Review: We review all evidence directly with you so you clearly understand the case against you and your legal options.
Record Avoidance & Fair Sentencing
- First-Time Offenders: We aim to help first-time offenders avoid a criminal record, protecting future employment opportunities and international travel abilities.
- Challenging Overcharging: We fight against police overcharging tactics to prevent unfounded charges from sticking.
- Sentencing Mitigation: When a conviction cannot be avoided, we gather relevant case law, obtain character references, and connect clients with community rehabilitation resources to advocate for the most lenient and fair sentence possible.
Courtroom Advocacy & Specialized Courts
- Court Appearances: We appear on your behalf at docket court, bail hearings, forfeiture hearings, guilty plea hearings, pre-trial motion hearings, and trials.
- Trial Experience: Experienced in running both judge-alone and jury trials.
- Court Level Experience: Representing clients across Provincial Court and the Court of King’s Bench.
- Specialized Courts: Experience in domestic violence court, mental health court, drug court, and in-custody court.
- Third-Party Communication: We handle interactions with Crown Prosecutors, court clerks, probation officers, and bail supervisors on your behalf.
Bail Hearings & Release Options
- Bail Proceedings: We conduct Judicial Interim Release (bail) hearings, Bail Reviews, and Re-Openings of Bail to amend conditions.
- Bail Plans: We build structured bail plans to help secure your release from custody.
Constitutional & Charter Rights
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We file constitutional arguments, including Charter Notices, to protect your rights against unlawful search and seizure, illegal police detentions, and infringement on personal liberties.
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We actively prevent and address unnecessary delays caused by the Crown or court system.