Criminal Defense Practice Areas

The court can impose conditions when releasing an accused from custody, such as interdictions to communicate with certain people or to go to certain places.

If an accused is found guilty of an infraction, similar conditions may also be imposed.

Assault, threats, robberies all constitute infractions wherein force or the threat of force is used.

Sexual assault, indecent exposure, the posession, distribution or production of child pornography, as well as child luring are among the many different sexual offenses prosecuted in Canadian law.

Though the simple possession of cannabis is now legal in certain quantities, the possession of other recreational drugs is not. The production, distribution and sale of drugs (including cannabis, without proper authorizations) is also proscribed.

Mischief and theft can vary in severity, from vandalism or shoplifting to arson, robbery and breaking-and-entering.

A conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or for dangerous driving can lead to the court forbidding the accused to drive for a certain period of time. Should this interdiction not be respected, new accusations may be laid.

Fraud and other financial crimes can range from credit card fraud, to the production of fraudulent financial documents, to large-scale financial crimes.

Criminal proceedings involve several stages, from the initial appearance before the court to the final sentencing. Each step requires careful legal representation to protect your rights and build the strongest possible defense.