Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Airdrie, AB

Once we are retained, our firm will attend all court appearances on your behalf. This will be possible once you sign a Designation of Counsel document. This empowers your lawyer to act on your behalf. You will only have to attend court when ordered by the Justice or in the event of trial or resolution. Your matter is often adjourned at the initial stage to allow all disclosure, which is the evidence against you possessed by the Crown, to be reviewed by defence counsel. As well future adjournments may be set to allow for resolution discussions with the Crown Prosecutor.

The timeline to the resolution of your case is dependent on the complexity. It may be as short as 2 to 3 months or take as long as 2 years. Beginning the process of negotiation relies on the time it takes to receive disclosure (the evidence against you) from the Crown. Cases may resolve quickly or require complicated and lengthy negotiations with the Crown. You will receive instruction from your lawyer on how you can help facilitate the quickest resolution possible.

We will update you as to how your charges are progressing. We will review your disclosure (the evidence against you) and meet with you to give you a thorough and detailed legal opinion. We will devise a plan so that we can strategically and successfully defend the charges against you. We will keep you updated every step of the way.

You are not required to provide a statement to the police regarding the allegations against you. You must only provide the police with your basic information. This includes your name, birth date, and address. We advise our clients not to provide a statement to the police as anything you say may be used to seek a conviction. Since you will be in a high stress situation when speaking with the police, it is very difficult for a client to provide a thoughtful and complete answer. We will assess your situation and advise you on how to speak with the police, if necessary.

We will negotiate with the Crown Prosecutor to resolve your matter without the need for a time-consuming trial. Your lawyer at Roulston Urquhart will work diligently to consider all possibilities to receive the best resolution possible. If a resolution cannot be agreed upon, we will meticulously prepare your case to be in the best position possible to win at trial.