FAQ
Find Clear Answers to Common Legal Questions Regarding Criminal Defense and Court Procedures
Contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. We can help verify the warrant and arrange a controlled surrender to avoid unexpected arrest.
You have the right to remain silent and the right to consult a lawyer immediately without delay.
Generally no, unless there are urgent exigent circumstances or you give explicit consent.
Police must bring you before a justice or judge for a bail hearing within 24 hours of arrest.
An attorney can file a motion in court to quash or stay the warrant depending on procedure errors.
No. You should politely inform police that you wish to speak with your lawyer before giving any statement.
Yes, early legal representation allows us to present counter-evidence to prosecutors before charges are finalized.
Police may attempt to contact you for questioning, visit your workplace, or request a voluntary interview.
Yes, anything you say to police can and will be used as evidence against you in court.
It protects your rights early, prevents self-incrimination, and sets up a defense strategy ahead of time.
Possession of an unauthorized firearm carries severe penalties, including mandatory minimum prison terms.
We challenge search warrant legality, police search procedures, and lack of knowledge or possession.
If the police search violated your rights, we can file a motion to exclude the weapon from evidence.
Carrying a concealed weapon without proper authorization constitutes a distinct criminal offense under statutory law.
Yes, a conviction for a weapons offense can lead to deportation, employment bans, and a criminal record.
Only the crown prosecutor/state has the authority to drop charges, not the complainant or victim.
Yes, bail conditions almost always include a strict no-contact order preventing communication with the complainant.
Yes, through text logs, witness testimony, and cross-examination, we demonstrate credibility issues and false motives.
Your defense lawyer can apply for a bail variation in court or negotiate consent with the prosecutor.
It results in a permanent criminal record, potential jail time, weapon bans, and restrictions on child custody.
Strict deadlines apply (usually within 30 days of sentencing). You must act immediately to file an appeal notice.
Grounds include legal errors by the trial judge, misapplication of law, or unreasonable verdicts based on evidence.
Yes, your lawyer can apply for “Bail Pending Appeal” to stay out of custody during the appeal process.
A conviction appeal challenges the guilty verdict, while a sentence appeal challenges the severity of the punishment.
The appeal court may acquit you, order a new trial, or reduce/modify the original sentence.
Repeatedly following, communicating with, watching, or threatening someone causing them to fear for safety.
Yes, electronic communications are heavily relied upon by prosecution to establish harassment claims.
We analyze context, establish lack of intent, and prove that communication was mutual or non-threatening.
A peace bond is a court order to keep peace. Entering a peace bond can often lead to criminal charges being withdrawn.
Yes, it will show up on background checks, affecting employment, travel, and housing opportunities.
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