British Columbia Criminal Lawyers' Video Tips

Criminal Law Tips

Video Tips

Tip #1 Bail Hearings

Your right to a bail hearing within 24 hours of arrest.

Tip #2 Our First Meeting

What to do before our first meeting, what to bring to our first meeting.

Tip #3 Don’t Talk to Anyone About Your Case

They can be called as witnesses against you.

Tip #4 Legal Fees

How much will this cost and payments over time.

Tip #5 Exercise Your Right to Silence

It is never a good idea to talk to the police about your case.

 

THE QUEEN V. WALKER-HURIA

The client was charged with second degree murder arising from a drunken confrontation with another young man. When interviewed by the police after speaking to counsel the client admitted to stabbing the young man but said he did not intend to kill him.

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RYAN ET AL. V. MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE

Alleged members of the UN gang were served with Letters of Requirement which demanded that they provide net worth statements for the past three tax years. The Minister had no real interest in the client’s tax affairs but rather was gathering information for the police.

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