A Guide to Breaking and Entering Charges
In British Columbia, the offense of breaking and entering is covered under the Criminal Code of Canada. Breaking and entering refers to the unlawful entry into a place with the…
Criminal Law
Rob Dhanu: A Legal Voice in the Midst of B.C.’s Bail Reform Debate
Introduction: A Legal Expert’s Perspective on Bail Reform Rob Dhanu (KC), a seasoned criminal defense lawyer and former federal Crown prosecutor, has emerged as a prominent voice in the ongoing…
Exclusion of Evidence Leads to Acquittal in Drug Trafficking Case
Criminal Defence Lawyer Rob Dhanu recently represented Mr. Zacharias who was facing charges of drug trafficking after being caught with cocaine in his vehicle and his residence searched. However, the…
Analysis of Factors in the Sentencing of Shane Travis Hughes for the Manslaughter of Christine May Denham
The case of Shane Travis Hughes, who committed manslaughter with a firearm resulting in the death of his partner, Christine May Denham, was analyzed for an appropriate sentence. The Crown…
The Importance of Having a Punjabi Lawyer: A Look into the Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group
The Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw) is a reputable law firm that has been providing excellent legal services to the people of British Columbia (B.C.). The firm, with offices in…
The “Carter” DUI Defence Strategy
The Carter Defence is a strategy for fighting drunk driving or DUI charges in Canada. Its primary goal is to introduce “reasonable doubt” regarding the accused’s level of intoxication at…
How to Beat a First Time Assault Charge
Assault charges in Canada are very serious, but you probably already know that. That’s why you’re wondering how to beat a first time assault charge. Assault charges can be a…
News release: Supreme Court decides that “Stealthing” constitutes sexual assault
CBC News covered a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in regards to “stealthing.” “Stealthing” refers to the non-consensual removal of, or non-consensual failure to use, a condom…
How to Beat Burglary Charges – Breaking and Entering Criminal Defence
Here on our Legal Wire Blog, we’ve previously covered theft charges, as well as shoplifting charges – one of the most common theft charges. Another common form of theft is…
Can You Drive High in BC? – Canada’s Cannabis Driving Limit
While it has been legal to smoke cannabis in Canada for some time now, there are some exceptions to this rule. Like alcohol, there are many situations where it’s not just…