Comprehensive Criminal Defence in British Columbia
I am Michael R. Shapray, Surrey and Vancouver criminal defence lawyer. I provide client-focused, results-oriented legal representation. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, or if you are the subject of a criminal investigation, please contact me to discuss your case. Call 604-800-4393 or e-mail my firm.
I provide effective legal representation in all areas of criminal defence, including:
- Drug charges: My defence of drug charges includes possession, cultivation, trafficking and importing prohibited substances such as marijuana.
- Domestic violence: When the police are called because of a domestic dispute, what was once a private, family issue is now brought to the public, legal arena.
- Criminal harassment: I will fight against charges involving all types of harassment.
- Uttering threats: The prosecution requires evidence to prove you uttered threats of bodily harm or death to another person. I will hold them to their burden and protect your rights.
- Assault: From uttering threats to aggravated assault, I am here to help protect your future from the consequences of assault convictions.
- Murder, homicide: When the charges are this serious, you need a lawyer you can trust with your freedom and your future.
- Sexual offences: From sexual assault to prostitution or engaging a prostitute to possession or distribution of child pornography.
- Weapons crimes: Carrying or using a weapon can be a criminal offence in itself or can enhance the seriousness of other charges.
- Driving while prohibited: A conviction for this charge carries severe consequences. I am prepared to fight hard to help you avoid the harshest penalties.
- Impaired driving (DUI/DWI): I will work to preserve your ability to drive while minimizing the potential negative consequences.
- Motor Vehicle Act offences: I represent clients on all driving-related offences, from speeding to driving without due care and attention.
- Financial offences: Including fraud, theft, identity theft, credit card skimming and other financial offences
- Return of seized money: If the police seized money or other property during an investigation, I will put forth all efforts to have that money or property returned to you.
- Property offences: Including theft, robbery, burglary, home invasion
- Customs and border searches: Your rights at customs or at the border are somewhat limited. I know how to properly defend individuals charged of crimes at the border or at airport customs.
- Criminal record pardons: A criminal record can make getting a job, renting an apartment or practicing a profession difficult, if not impossible.
- Professional discipline: Representing doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, accountants and other certified professionals in regulatory conduct charges.
- Appeals and judicial review hearings: A conviction at trial is not necessarily the final word in a criminal case.
- Income Tax Act charges: Including tax evasion and false declarations under the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act and Retail Sales Tax Act
- Bail hearings: Without a lawyer to represent you at the bail hearing, you reduce your chances of a positive outcome.
- Police investigations: Do not wait until you are under arrest. Contact my office if you are the subject of a police investigation.
- Conspiracy charges: If you were alleged to have planned to commit any crime with another person, police may charge you with conspiracy.
- Representation of interested parties at coroner's inquests
- Matters with cross-border implications, such as extradition requests, mutual legal assistance, and other matters
Contact My British Columbia Domestic Violence Law Firm
No matter what the charges, an experienced criminal defence lawyer can make a difference in the final outcome of your case. To arrange a free initial consultation, please call 604-800-4393 or contact my office by e-mail.
