If you are charged with assault in Canada, the steps to take would be the same steps in any province or territory. In today’s blog article, we want to give you some broad, general advice on what to do.
Although in previous years, Surrey had the unenviable status of Canada’s city with the most crime, those statistics appear to be trending down. Nevertheless, assault is common charge in Surrey, and in today’s blog, we would like to talk about what that means.
Crafting a strong defense in an assault case involves considering all factors, including language and cultural differences.
Although language and cultural differences may seem insignificant, these elements often play a critical role in shaping the narrative of events and can significantly impact the outcome of a case.
In today's blog we are going to cover a few things that you should and should not do if you are accused and/or arrested of assault. Read here to learn more.
In today’s blog article, we want to just give you a little advice to help you if you find yourself being accused of assault related to domestic violence in Surrey.
In today’s blog article, we want to talk about what mitigating circumstances are and how they are used in criminal cases, specifically criminal assault cases such as those often found in Surrey, BC.
In today's blog we will be going over some effective defence strategies for first-time offenders accused of assault in Surrey, BC. Read here to learn more.
Today, in our blog, we will take a look at two of the ways that character references are used in criminal proceedings: a character witness and a character reference letter.
Cultural differences significantly influence how we go about our daily lives, and with Surrey being such a multicultural city with diverse communities, you will commonly observe unique perspectives on societal norms and behavior.
In today's blog we want to briefly address the complicated subject of bail and bail conditions, however, a complete treatment of the subject is beyond the scope of this short article.
If you are charged with assault in Surrey or elsewhere in British Columbia or even elsewhere in Canada, the suggestions for how to prepare for your first meeting with your defence lawyer would be the same. Most people are nervous about meeting with their lawyer for several reasons: they may be worried about the charges, the potential penalties, and the role your defence lawyer plays is an important one.
Crime is an unfortunate factor in Surrey, but the city has made it a focus to minimize crime in its community. This has been an all-hands-on-deck approach, with numerous programs sprouting up to protect properties, support communities, and grow knowledge and awareness of crimes.
Criminal offences in British Columbia are divided into three categories: Summary offences, Indictable offences, and Hybrid offences. In today’s blog article, we are going to explain the differences between these offences and what they mean.
In order to understand the terms barrister and solicitor, it is helpful to look at the history of Canadian law. The law in Canada has three parts or traditions: common law, civil law and aboriginal law. Common law is derived predominantly from English law, and barrister and solicitor are terms still used in the UK.
There is a substantial Indo-Canadian population in the city of Surrey, and there are not many criminal defense lawyers who can speak both Punjabi and Hindi to accurately represent them in a court of law.
Firearms and weapons charges are considered serious crimes in British Columbia. In today’s blog article, we would like to talk briefly about firearms and weapons charges.
Kidnapping, Abduction, and Unlawful or Forcible Confinement are similar but slightly different and related offences in BC and elsewhere in Canada. They are all federal offences defined in the Criminal Code of Canada. In today’s blog article, we are going to briefly discuss these three related offences.
In today’s blog article we are going to talk about the definition of sexual assault versus sexual interference in BC. Please note, however, that the applicable law here is federal law. Click here to read more.
When someone is arrested or charged with a crime, such as assault, they are guaranteed certain rights and freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In today's blog we will be going over those rights.
There is definitely a relationship between mental health and criminal cases, but it is probably not the relationship that you think it is. Click here to read more.
