Our Experience

Fearless, Effective and Always Ready

Our Criminal Defence team has experience defending all types of criminal and regulatory charges.  We regularly appear at all levels of Court in Saskatchewan and beyond.  We will work hard to resolve your matter in the best way possible.  If  a negotiated resolution in not an option, our lawyers are ready to defend you in the court room.  Our team is fearless, effective and ready to help you through all aspects of the court process including dealing with the media if required.

Big Firm Resources – Specialty Boutique Focus

Our Criminal Defence Team is unique in Saskatchewan.  We have the resources and reach of a large law firm, but with the narrow focus of a speciality boutique.  This allows our defence lawyers to have access to other lawyers and professionals with a wide range of experience and specialization.  No matter what charges you face, we have the knowledge, resources and experience to defend you.    

The Fight of Your Life

Criminal charges are often a life changing event. Our team has experience defending clients charged with a wide range of offences: from common driving offences, to high-profile murders. We have the skills and determination to assist at all levels. 

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We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the following numbers:

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Recent Insights in Criminal & Regulatory Defence
R v Bykovets: Police Require Judicial Authorization Before Seeking IP Addresses in Criminal Investigations
Jessica S. Bihun
Case Comment
Introduction In R v Bykovets , 2024 SCC 6 [ Bykovets ], the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada (the “ Supreme Court ”) recently held that internet protocol (“ IP ”) addresses attract a reasonable expectation of privacy and are, therefore, protected by s. 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [ Charter ] against unreasonable search...
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Spousal Privilege in Criminal Trials
Ellen Fitzgerald
Article
A common misconception in criminal proceedings is that any communications between an accused and their spouse cannot be used against them. This concept is referred to as “spousal privilege”. This rule is grounded in section 4(3) of the Canada Evidence Act , RSC 1985, c C-5 [the CEA ], which states that: No husband is compellable to disclose any...
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Sexual Assault Trials: Capacity to Consent and Intoxication
Jessica S. Bihun
Case Comment
In R v Owston , 2023 SKCA 101 [ Owston ], the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently provided critical clarification on whether someone has the capacity to consent to sexual activity when intoxicated. The Court made it clear that limitations in comprehension or reasoning ability due to intoxication do not, in and of themselves, establish that a...
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