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Criminal Law
Why will you need a lawyer?
A good lawyer will manage the risk of a criminal charge by looking out for your best interests. In other words, he knows what to say, when to say it and who to say it to.
Do not go through the court system alone. You will need someone in your corner - someone to speak on your behalf, who is experienced in the law and who will:
- create a defence strategy that protects your full rights at trial
- communicate with the prosecutors
- call expert witnesses if necessary
- appear in court to speak on your behalf before a Judge
Call us as soon as possible. The sooner you talk to a lawyer, the better we will be able to help. If you delay calling, you could damage your case by forgetting important details or missing critical deadlines. You will also worry about the consequences of your charge without knowing your options.
The Consequences of a Criminal Record
If you are convicted of a criminal offence, you will have a criminal record.
How will a criminal record affect your life?
- Loss of Freedom - you could go to jail
- Travel - hassle crossing the U.S. border, travelling to other countries or obtaining visas
- Money - difficulty obtaining credit from banking and other financial institutions
- Employment - difficulty applying for jobs (security checks), moving to another province to look for work or even getting a promotion within the same company
- Police - future problems dealing with the police and the court system
A criminal conviction also affects the people who care about you.
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