In essence, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects people from government overreach.

Going to court is one way to settle a dispute but it is certainly not the only avenue.

This is the second of a multi-part series examining basic principles in Canadian criminal law.

This is the first of a multi-part series examining basic principles in Canadian criminal law.

When people meet me for a free consultation to talk about their case, subjects that invariably come up are the fees I charge as well as my retainer.

When you come to speak to me about legal matters, anything you tell me is privileged, which means confidential. I cannot talk to anyone about what you disclosed without your explicit permission.

Most people have little direct contact with the criminal justice system. If you are being investigated or charged with a crime, you should seek experienced legal counsel to guide you through our judicial system.

Simply stated, the right lawyer is a person who is willing to fight hard for you at every stage of the case.

If you are being investigated or charged with a crime, you should seek experienced legal counsel. 

Sometimes a person will come to my office and say, “I’ve been charged with a crime and I just want to plead guilty and get this over with."