Note: This blog post originally appeared on my site: http://www.hclegalservices.com/#!blog/c14v7. Please check out this site for posts on criminal law, privacy law, Supreme Court of Canada practice and other interesting legal issues. When I tell people that the majority of my work over the past five years has been in the area of criminal law, this information is met with surprise and many questions. I thought I would take this opportunity to answer some of the questions that I receive most frequently. This post also seems particularly apropos given the February 16, 2015 article in the Toronto Star, “ Role of defence counsel poorly understood.” A: Yes, I have a well-deserved reputation as a...
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At Withers KhattarWong LLP, our team of expert serious crime lawyers practice in white-collar and serious crime in the High Court and State Courts of Singapore. This includes providing specialist advice on corruption, casino fraud, insider trading, forgery, fraud and market manipulation cases. Our serious crime legal team regularly acts for individuals affected by high-profile and complex cases that involve drugs, extortion, kidnapping, robbery, sexual offences and murder. Shashi Nathan – our partner – specialises in criminal litigation. Shashi is described in Who’s Who Legal as one of the leading business crime lawyers in Singapore. He is also the leader of the Criminal Bar – formerly...
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If you’ve been charged with a crime—whether it’s a DWI, domestic assault, debt collection, personal injury or criminal sexual conduct —you need a competent criminal defense. The right criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between a reduced plea bargain, outright dismissal of the charges against you and jail time. As FindLaw explains: “Being charged with a crime — whether major or minor — is a serious matter. A person facing criminal charges risks severe penalties and consequences, such as jail time, having a criminal record, and loss of relationships and future job prospects, among other things. While some legal matters can be...
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How to Find the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Wisconsin? While there’s no clear-cut answer to the question “Who is the best criminal lawyer in Wisconsin,” there are a handful of things you can – and should – ask potential attorneys when you need to hire one. Who is the Best Criminal Lawyer in Wisconsin? There is a lawyer out there who has all the right experience, the wisdom and the legal know-how to handle your case. It’s just a matter of making the right connection. In order to find the best criminal lawyer in Wisconsin (one that will work hard on your behalf and can give your case the attention it deserves ) there are three must-ask questions you’ll need to address. Finding the Best...
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Criminal Cases Here are the 3 most Important Things you Should Know when Looking to hire a Criminal Lawyer: Fees. Price should NEVER be any kind of secret. Our Fees are listed here. We don't compete with any other lawyers on a cost basis. Instead, we focus on charing enough to properly handle a case based upon our unsurpassed level of experience and skill to produce the best results possible. Personality. You have to like and trust the lawyer you are going to hire. because he or she is your spokesperson when dealing with the prosecutor and the Judge We will always be completely honest with you, and never sell out by just telling you what you want to hear. Nobody likes unpleasant surprises,...
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It can be incomprehensible to be accused of a crime that you did not commit and may not have had anything to do with. Even worse, there is no guarantee that the charges will be dismissed or that you will not be found guilty down the road. Unfortunately, being falsely accused does happen. If you find yourself being falsely charged with a crime, you need to take immediate action to protect yourself. Steps to Take If You Are Falsely Accused of a Crime You know that you are innocent, but you may not know how to proceed or what your legal rights are. Your first step should be to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who has handled cases where the accused faced similar criminal charges...
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In my opinion the best criminal defense lawyers have four skills. They are: the ability to investigate, negotiate, provide a technical legal defense, and win at trial. THE ABILITY TO INVESTIGATE The single most important thing a criminal defense lawyer can do is over-investigate their case. It is the probably the biggest single difference in lawyers, how much independent investigation they do. Criminal defense lawyers are playing catch up from the moment they get involved in a case. Often times the police have investigated the case for months or years. The District Attorney has probably been briefed or begun preparation. They have police reports that explain the police position. The judge...
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If you or your loved one has been charged with a crime, you need to hire and retain the right criminal lawyer as soon as possible. The longer it takes to contest your charges, the more difficult it will be to surpass them. You must get a lawyer that has adequate expertise and experience in criminal law because of the level of specialisation that this aspect of law requires. A criminal defense lawyer who is well-versed in Canadian criminal laws will help you to file a case and offer protection against any incriminating police investigations and prosecution. Here are some benefits associated with hiring a criminal lawyer. Court officials and prosecutors are constantly seeking to minimise the...
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The “mish-mash” of “completely unclear” new guidance and “confusing messages” from Government is a “recipe for disaster” for police officers tasked with enforcing the lockdown, according to a lawyer. Raj Chada, head of the criminal defence department and a partner at firm Hodge Jones & Allen, made the comments as he warned of the problems which having different rules for separate parts of the country could cause as the Government unveiled changes to restrictions in England. Previously some concerns have been raised about police misinterpreting lockdown rules or being overzealous in their approach, incorrectly issuing fines and prosecutions being carried out under the wrong legislation....
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