Brij Mohan & Associates provides experienced criminal defence representation for individuals facing charges, investigations, bail hearings, trials, appeals, and Charter issues. Our criminal defence lawyers focus on protecting your rights, explaining your options clearly, and preparing each case carefully from the earliest stage through court proceedings.
Brij Mohan & Associates provides access to criminal defence lawyers in Canada through offices in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Our legal team helps people understand the charges, protect their rights and prepare an informed response to the prosecution’s case.
A criminal charge can affect your freedom, employment, family, immigration status and reputation. However, being charged does not mean that you have been found guilty. The Crown must prove the alleged offence beyond a reasonable doubt.
If you have been arrested, charged or contacted by police, get legal advice before making decisions that could affect your case. Call Brij Mohan & Associates toll-free at 1 (800) 871-1196 to request a confidential case review.
Get legal advice before making decisions that could affect your case.
As a Canadian criminal defence law firm, Brij Mohan & Associates has successfully defended clients from 1st-degree murder to shoplifting, as well as impaired driving, complex financial allegations and domestic assault. Every case is different, so our legal team begins by reviewing the specific allegation, available evidence and personal circumstances.
A conviction can lead to imprisonment, probation, fines, driving prohibitions or other court orders. Consequences can also continue after the court case ends.
A criminal record may affect employment, professional licensing, international travel, education, volunteer work and immigration status. For that reason, a defence should not be based only on the name of the charge. The lawyer must consider what the Crown must prove, how the evidence was collected, whether witnesses are reliable and whether the accused person’s Charter rights were respected.
No criminal lawyer can promise a particular outcome. Careful preparation can, however, help a client understand the risks, available options and next steps.
Review the allegation, examine disclosure, identify factual and legal issues, and advise the client about each available path.
Criminal defence lawyers in Canada advise and represent people accused of offences. A person may contact a lawyer for criminal charges to understand the allegation, review the prosecution’s evidence and protect the right to make full answer and defence.
At the start of a case, the lawyer may address urgent concerns such as police contact, release conditions or a bail hearing. After receiving Crown disclosure, the lawyer examines police reports, witness statements, recordings, photographs, expert opinions, digital records and search-warrant materials.
The lawyer then identifies factual and legal issues. These may involve identity, intent, credibility, consent, possession, self-defence, the reliability of scientific evidence or the legality of a search. When supported by the facts and law, defence counsel may also bring a Charter or other pretrial application.
Some matters resolve without a trial. Others proceed to trial because the allegations are disputed or the parties cannot reach an acceptable resolution. The client decides how to proceed after receiving advice about the evidence, possible outcomes and legal consequences.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides important protections to people investigated or accused of criminal offences. When a person is arrested or detained, section 10 protects the right to be told why and to retain and instruct counsel without delay.
Section 11 provides further protections to a person charged with an offence. These include the right to be informed of the specific charge, to be tried within a reasonable time and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law in a fair and public hearing.
Charter questions can arise during a traffic stop, detention, arrest, police interview, search of a home, examination of a mobile telephone or collection of a bodily sample. A breach does not automatically end a case or exclude evidence. A court must consider the evidence, the nature of the breach and the applicable legal test.
Our lawyers review how the investigation was conducted. When the circumstances support an application, we can ask the court to consider an appropriate remedy.
Each allegation requires a defence grounded in its specific facts, the evidence collected and the legal elements the Crown must prove.
Murder and manslaughter are among the most serious charges in Canadian criminal law. These cases may involve forensic evidence, expert opinions, police interviews, surveillance, mobile telephone records and testimony from several witnesses. A defence requires detailed preparation and careful review of every part of the Crown’s case.
Assault allegations can range from unwanted physical contact to aggravated assault or assault involving a weapon. Relevant issues may include identity, credibility, self-defence, consent and whether the Crown can prove the alleged act and required intent.
Domestic assault charges can immediately affect a person’s home and family. Release conditions may prohibit contact or prevent an accused person from returning to the family residence. Even when a complainant wants the charge withdrawn, Crown counsel decides whether the prosecution continues. Every release condition must be obeyed unless it is legally changed.
Sexual offence allegations require careful and confidential handling. Cases may involve questions about consent, credibility, identification, electronic communications and the surrounding circumstances. Special evidentiary and privacy rules may also apply.
Our experience includes allegations of sexual assault, sexual interference, sexual exploitation, invitation to sexual touching and child-luring offences. An accused person should obtain advice before contacting a complainant or responding publicly to an allegation.
Drug investigations may involve surveillance, confidential informants, search warrants, intercepted communications and evidence recovered from homes, vehicles or electronic devices. Allegations may include possession, trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, production, importation or conspiracy.
The defence may need to examine the legality of the search, the validity of a warrant, knowledge, possession and the alleged connection between the accused and the substance found.
Weapons cases may involve unauthorized possession, unsafe storage, carrying a concealed weapon, possession contrary to an order or using a weapon during another alleged offence. Search-and-seizure issues can be central. The Crown must also prove the required connection between the accused person and the weapon.
Driving-related criminal charges can affect a driver’s licence, insurance, employment and ability to travel. We handle impaired driving, driving over the legal blood-alcohol limit, refusing or failing to provide a sample, dangerous driving, failure to stop after an accident and driving while prohibited.
The defence may examine the basis for the traffic stop, police demands, testing procedure, timing, video evidence and whether the accused had a reasonable opportunity to speak with counsel.
Robbery, extortion and break-and-enter allegations may depend on identification evidence, surveillance recordings, digital records or statements from witnesses and co-accused persons. Our lawyers assess whether the evidence proves identity, intent, participation and every legal element of the alleged offence.
A theft or shoplifting allegation can still create serious consequences even when the value of the property is relatively low. Evidence may include store video, witness accounts, receipts and proof concerning intent. Other property allegations can include mischief, possession of property obtained by crime or arson.
Fraud and financial investigations often contain a large volume of documents and electronic records. The allegations may relate to business dealings, employment, banking, insurance, government programs or personal relationships. A careful review of transactions, communications, authority and alleged financial loss is essential.
The path can include release or bail, disclosure, legal applications, negotiations, trial, sentencing or appeal. Each stage has different decisions and deadlines.
Police may release an accused person with conditions and a future court date. In other cases, the person remains in custody for a bail hearing. A proposed release plan may address residence, supervision, communication, treatment or other concerns relevant to the hearing.
Release conditions must be taken seriously. An alleged breach can result in another charge. If a condition creates an important practical problem, a lawyer can explain whether a variation may be requested.
The first court appearance is generally not a trial. The court confirms the charge, addresses representation and begins managing the case. An accused person should know the date, location and whether personal attendance is required.
Crown disclosure is the evidence and information provided by the prosecution. It may arrive in stages and can include police notes, witness statements, video, audio, photographs, expert reports and digital material. Defence counsel reviews disclosure and follows up when relevant information appears to be missing.
After reviewing disclosure, the lawyer can assess the strength of the Crown’s case, possible defences and any legal applications. Counsel may communicate with the prosecution about disclosure, the Crown’s position and possible resolution options.
A pretrial application may address Charter rights, admissibility of evidence, unreasonable delay, disclosure or another legal issue. The availability and likely value of an application depend on the facts.
Possible outcomes may include withdrawal, a stay of proceedings, diversion, a negotiated resolution, an acquittal or a conviction. Not every outcome is available in every case, and no result can be promised.
If there is a guilty plea or conviction, the court may hold a sentencing hearing. An appeal is different from a new trial and generally requires an identifiable legal or procedural ground. Because appeal deadlines can be strict, advice should be obtained promptly.
Early legal advice can help prevent avoidable mistakes. Before speaking with police, entering a plea, contacting a complainant or accepting a proposed resolution, a person should understand how that decision could affect the case.
It can also be important to preserve messages, videos, photographs, receipts and other potential evidence. Do not delete, change or post case-related material online. Instead, preserve it and discuss it privately with your lawyer.
A lawyer can also identify urgent deadlines, explain release conditions and recognize possible consequences for employment, licensing or immigration status.
A criminal charge or conviction can create immigration consequences for a permanent resident, temporary resident or foreign national. The risk may depend on the offence, possible sentence, immigration status and personal history.
In some circumstances, a criminal matter can affect admissibility, permanent residence, removal proceedings or future entry to Canada. Therefore, criminal and immigration consequences should be considered before a plea or other major decision.
Brij Mohan & Associates practises both criminal defence and Canadian immigration law. This allows our team to identify when a criminal case may also require immigration advice.
Our criminal defence lawyers in Canada serve clients through offices in Surrey, British Columbia; Brampton, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta; and Edmonton, Alberta. The appropriate office may depend on the location of the charge, the court and the lawyer handling the matter.
British Columbia
604-598-0988
Ontario
416-994-8989
Alberta
403-717-8880
Alberta
780-951-2662
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear, general information about charges, disclosure, release conditions, trial and the role of defence counsel.
Remain calm, ask why you are being arrested and request a lawyer without delay. Avoid discussing the allegation until you have received legal advice.
No. A criminal charge is an allegation, not a conviction. The Crown must prove every required element of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Crown disclosure is the evidence and information provided by the prosecution. It may include police notes, witness statements, recordings, photographs, expert reports and digital evidence.
A lawyer cannot guarantee that a charge will be withdrawn or dismissed. Defence counsel can review the evidence, identify legal issues, communicate with the Crown and challenge the prosecution’s case when appropriate.
No lawyer should make that decision for you. Your lawyer should explain the evidence, options, risks and possible consequences so you can give informed instructions.
A release condition must be followed until it is legally changed. Depending on the circumstances, a lawyer may seek the Crown’s consent or ask a court to vary a condition.
Yes. A charge or conviction may create immigration consequences for some permanent residents, temporary residents and foreign nationals. Obtain advice about both areas before making an important decision.
No. Some matters resolve without a trial, while others proceed because the allegations are disputed or no acceptable resolution is available. The decision depends on the evidence, legal advice and the client’s instructions.
Yes. The firm’s experience ranges from theft and driving allegations to sexual offences, drug matters, firearms cases and homicide charges.
They explain the allegation, review Crown disclosure, identify factual and legal issues and advise the client about available options. They can also represent the client in negotiations, applications, hearings or trial.
A criminal allegation can affect many parts of your life. You do not have to make important legal decisions without guidance.
Speak with our criminal defence lawyers in Canada to review the charge, understand the court process and discuss available defence options. Call 1 (800) 871-1196 or contact us online to request a confidential case review.
