Criminal and Penal Law

Breaking a law or regulation can lead to criminal or penal charges. Criminal offences put you at risk of having significant restrictions on your freedom, including the imposition of a criminal record. Penal offences expose you primarily to fines, but also involve the loss of various rights and privileges.

Contact me if you are unsure how to respond to the charges against you. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A thorough analysis of your file will allow you to make an informed decision as to the right strategy to adopt.

Criminal offences

I can defend you against charges under the Canadian Criminal Code and other federal laws. I will carefully analyze your case to assess all possible avenues to limit the impact on your life. Your rights and interests will be protected and put forward, whether at trial or during plea bargaining and sentence negotiations.

Consult me for infractions such as:

Assault, threats, and harassment
Theft and fraud
Possession, trafficking, production, and importation of illicit drugs
Mischief, Breaking and Entering in dwelling-houses or other places
Failure to comply with the terms of an undertaking or probation order
Careless use and storage of a firearm
Arson
Cruelty against animals
Homicide

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Penal offences

I can advise or represent you if you receive an infraction ticket. It is important to be well informed before entering a plea. If you plead or are found guilty, a judge may order the seizure of property or the revocation of a license, in addition to the fine imposed.

I can help you regarding various infractions, namely: