Criminal Law
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that Canadian citizens will not be subject to unreasonable search and seizure or arbitrary detention or imprisonment. Canadians also have the right to be informed of the reasons for their arrest or detention, and their right to obtain and instruct counsel without delay.
If any of these rights are violated in the conduct of a criminal investigation, the evidence obtained can be excluded at trial.
These are just a few of the legal issues that may arise during the course of a criminal investigation or prosecution.
You should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after being arrested or detained by the police.
We can provide important advice that can inform how to respond to police questioning and other formal demands made by the police such as requests for blood or breath samples.
Contact our office today to book your consultation with one of our Criminal Law Solicitors, Lucas Fraser or J. Daniel MacDonald: