Experience you can trust

There is no question that your choice of a criminal defence lawyer is not just important, it is personal. That is why we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your particular charges, giving you the opportunity to ask a skilled criminal defence professional any questions you have on your mind — and in a confidential setting. It’s important to take the opportunity to meet with a lawyer and go over the facts of your case before hiring one. By addressing your immediate concerns and helping you better understand the situation, we hope to make the decision regarding your legal counsel that much easier.  It’s an opportunity to meet the lawyer who will be protecting your rights and freedom in your case.

Areas of Practice

  • Impaired Driving
  • Failure/refuse to provide breath sample
  • Over 80mg
  • Dangerous Driving
  • Drug Offences
  • Criminal Harassment
  • Domestic Assault
  • Sexual Assault
  • Child Pornography
  • Human Trafficking
  • Kidnapping
  • Fraud and Theft Charges
  • Youth Offences
  • Breach
  • Weapons Offences
  • Break and Enter
  • Robbery
  • Theft
  • Fraud
  • Extortion
  • Bail Hearings and Reviews
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Provincial and Regulatory Offences

Impaired Driving

The real issue in these cases is not whether you are “impaired” in any way but rather whether the Crown can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired. Sometimes there may be an innocent explanation for irregular driving such as fatigue, illness or distraction. Other times evidence of bad driving might be offset by a review of the police station video which displays no obvious indicia of impairment.

Failure to Provide Sample

An officer requires sufficient grounds to make a lawful demand for a breath sample at the roadside and at the police station. Your legal jeopardy should be explained to you if you refuse to provide a breath sample.  In circumstances where you made multiple attempts to provide a sample, whether you were informed or not about your “last chance” before being charged by the police will be a factor for the Court to decide whether you did legally fail to provide a breath sample.

Over 80mg of Alcohol

It is a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle while your blood alcohol level is over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.  There are multiple and sometimes very technical defenses to this charge. Apart from operator errors or machine malfunctions, which can be revealed through a careful analysis of breath machine testing  records, these cases are often successfully defended based on investigative lapses or constitutional violations.

Care and Control

You don’t actually have to drive a motor vehicle to be charged with “DUI”. You can be arrested if you are behind the wheel of a parked car while impaired or having blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit.  What constitutes “care” or “control” of a motor vehicle is a legal question.  In certain circumstances, the Crown is required to prove that the motor vehicle was operable and/or posed a risk to public safety.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is a very serious matter. Not only are you at risk of being imprisoned, you are faced with other serious consequences, including the sexual offender registry, upon being convicted.  This type of criminal offenses also includes child luring, sexual interference, invitational to sexual touching and sexual exploitation. If you have been charged with any of these offenses, it is paramount for you to seek legal  representation of an experienced criminal lawyer at the earliest opportunity.

Faced with a criminal matter? Contact me today to help.

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Testimonials  

  • Edmund recently represented me in my DUI case. He did an exceptional job at getting the charges dismissed. He was always upfront and honest with me on every possible outcome and he explained the process very clearly. I am extremely grateful that Edmund represented me in my case and would definitely recommend him to anyone with a similar situation. Sincerely, Conor

    Conor

  • “Finding a lawyer isn’t always easy. You have to make sure that they are the right one for you, one that you can trust no matter what the outcome. Edmund Chan is most definitely someone you can trust with your case whatever it may be. He does not make promises on winning, but he will work with you in defending your case. Fortunately with my case, he was able to get me a Peace Bond, winning a case which was definitely something that seemed unwinnable to me. Now I am...

    E.C.

  • “I was dealing with a 3rd DUI charge and facing 4 months jail. I hired Edmund to represent me and asked him to do his best to keep me out of jail. He did an amazing job and was able to fulfill my request and in the end I received 6 months house arrest. I was so pleased that Edmund worked so hard to keep me out of jail and was able to work things out for me. Thanks so much Edmund. I would recommend anyone with a DUI charge...

    T.A.

  • In February of 2013, after being well on my way to graduating post secondary, I made the biggest mistake of my life  —— involved in a motor vehicle accident with the presence of alcohol in my system. The next day, with the help of my family and other legal professionals, I was advised to speak with Mr. Chan.  Within days, I was able to meet with Mr. Chan. He was even understanding enough to offer different modes of transportation to his offices, as my license was suspended. When meeting with...

    J.L.