Criminal Law
A good criminal lawyer never loses sight of their clients’ rights. An experienced criminal lawyer sees those rights within a broader context. When people’s actions bring them before a criminal court it is because a range of factors have led them there. Our experiences and histories inform our choices – good and bad. It is important to have a lawyer who takes the time to understand the personal, social, and societal influences that impact all parties on a criminal file. This includes an accused, witnesses, the police, the prosecution, and the court itself. Our approach to criminal law pairs this understanding with years of courtroom experience and criminal advocacy.
GLC offers criminal representation that goes beyond the mechanics of the courtroom. We offer legal advice and representation for those facing police investigations, activist communities, and those in the criminal system. We have experience with a broad range of regulatory offences, including Firearms, Fisheries and Motor Vehicle Act violations and others.
GLC also provides unpackaged legal support, including support for self-represented accused, legal advice for witnesses or sureties, victim support and advocacy, and legal research.
GLC criminal counsel brings a wealth of experience, specialized knowledge, and a compassionate approach to help clients understand and deal effectively with the full array of criminal law issues, including:
- Drug and firearms offences
- Domestic violence, including threats and criminal harassment
- Fraud, forgery and identity theft
- Violent offences
- Sexual assault
- Pre-charge representation
- Movement lawyering for activists and communities
