We know that being accused of a crime can be confusing, stressful, and unexpected. We pride ourselves on our practical, client-centered approach to help you find a solution to your legal problems.
We’re here to help. We are happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation where we can explain your options and help you understand the criminal charges you are facing. If you would like to speak to one of our lawyers, please contact us.
Sound legal representation is the only way to achieve successful results when facing serious criminal charges. Pringle, Chivers, Sparks, Teskey offers experienced criminal lawyers who can provide you with expert advice and counsel so that your rights are protected.
OUR LAWYERS HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL AREAS OF CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAW
Violent Offences
Including murder, manslaughter, assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault.
Drug Offences
Such as possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and drug trafficking.
Sexual Offences
Including sexual assault, prostitution offences, and other allegations of sexual misconduct.
Driving & Impaired Drivin Offences
Including driving under the influence (DUI), impaired driving causing bodily harm or death, refusing a breath demand, driving “over 80” (over the legal blood alcohol limit), dangerous driving, traffic offences, and appeals of roadside licence suspensions.
Internet, Computer & Technology Crimes
Including everything from internet luring, cyber-stalking, extortion (blackmail), to complicated identity theft charges, fraud and forgery, or copyright crimes and other intellectual property crimes.
Regulatory Offences
Such as defending both individuals and companies charged with: Occupational health and safety offences, Environmental offences, Public health offences under the Public Health Act, and Fish, wildlife, and hunting offences under the Wildlife Act.
Domestic Offences
Such as allegations of domestic assault, criminal harassment, and uttering threats.
Weapons & Firearms Offences
Including possession of prohibited or restricted weapons, and careless storage or unlawful possession of firearms.
Fraud, Theft & Commercial Crime
Including everything from shoplifting, to theft from an employer, to income tax offences, to complicated white-collar fraud charges.
Criminal Appeals
Including appeals of both conviction and sentence, applications for release pending appeal, and appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Civil Forfeiture & Proceeds of Crime
Including applications for the return of property seized by the police.
Extradition Proceedings
Including extradition hearings and applications for release.
CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLES
What is House Arrest? What is a Conditional Sentence Order?
House arrest is a loose way to refer to a condition that can require a person to stay in their house while they are serving...
What Sentences Can a Young Person Receive?
If a young person pleads guilty, or is found guilty after a trial, there are a wide range of sentences that can be imposed. Many...
What is Probation?
Probation can be part of or the whole of a sentence after someone is found guilty of a criminal offence. Probation or a probation order,...
What is Adult Alternative Measures Program?
The Alternative Measures Program (often called AMP) is an option that is often available for people charged with minor criminal offences who have no criminal...
What is the Defence of Duress?
Canadian law only punishes voluntary conduct – behavior that is the product of a free will and a controlled body. It is only when someone’s...
What is the Defence of Necessity?
Canadian law only punishes voluntary conduct – behavior that is the product of a free will and controlled body. It is only when someone’s actions...
What is the Extra-judicial Sanctions Program?
In Canada, young people charged with a crime are dealt with in youth court with a special set of rules set out in the Youth...
What is the Difference Between Summary and Indictable Offences?
In Canada, all offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and other legislation such as The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, are categorized as either...