A lot of people are uncertain about what will happen if they call a lawyer to discuss a criminal charge they are facing. They are uncertain about the procedure and the cost. Set out below in general terms is what you can expect to happen if you have been charged and call one of the lawyers in the McDougall Gauley Defence Group. The first thing we...

Many people when they are arrested or detained are asked to provide a statement by the police. In Canada, you are not obligated to give a statement. A statement can only be used in evidence against you if it is being given freely and voluntarily, in other words, without any promise or threat, and not given under such oppressive conditions that you...

Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that if you are arrested or detained you are to be: Advised of the reason for your arrest or detention; Advised of your right to contact counsel forthwith; and Given a reasonable opportunity to exercise that right. Many people assume that anytime a police officer or person in...