To Hire or Not to Hire: The Dilemma of Defending Innocence with a Lawyer in Canada
Facing criminal charges is an overwhelming and distressing experience, especially when you know that you are innocent.
Lethbridge Criminal Defence Lawyer
Experienced. Strategic. Effective.
Being charged with a criminal offence is one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. Hiring the right lawyer to defend you is the most important decision you can make. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal law, and I have defended over 1600 people.
Lethbridge Criminal Defence Lawyer
Experienced. Strategic. Effective.
Being charged with a criminal offence is one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. Hiring the right lawyer to defend you is the most important decision you can make. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal law, and I have defended over 1600 people.
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Lethbridge Criminal Defence Lawyer
I am a criminal defence lawyer who specializes in defending clients against criminal charges. When deciding on a lawyer to represent you in criminal matters, experience and results achieved are crucial considerations.
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What Clients Say
I had run into some issues earlier this summer, I immediately contacted Susan and she was able to explain the process of the courts to me. She put me at ease and told me to go ahead and enjoy the rest of my summer, and that she would handle the matter. Susan was easy to communicate with via phone/email. Would recommend her to anyone in need of help.
I am more than grateful and pleased to work with Ms. Karpa and her staffs. I was accused with assault and this brought too much stress to me and to my family but Ms. Karpa solve my case without proceeding it into trial. Thank you so much Ms. Karpa and to your staffs as well!
I was charged wrongfully with serious charges and contacted Susan, she walked me through what was to happen and reviewed all options and possible outcomes with me. Susan took care of everything so I could continue my normal life, she kept my mind at ease during the entire process. The charges were resolved quickly and fairly - exactly how they rightfully should have been.
Thank you Susan. Anyone in need of defence, Susan’s your lawyer!
I pray I don’t need defence again, but if I do I’ll know where to go
EXPERIENCE IN criminal law
Practice Areas
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Assaults, Threats, and Harassment
Assaults and related offences such as uttering threats and harassment can occur in many different forms. They range from mere threats to forms of simple assault, domestic violence, assaults involving weapons, those that cause bodily harm, and most serious of all, aggravated assaults.
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Sexual Assault & Other Sexual Offences
Sexual assault charges can arise in a multitude of factual circumstances, and can range from sexual assault with a weapon, causing bodily harm, or aggravated sexual assault.
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Possession of Child Pornography and Luring
Child pornography related offences can include allegations of possessing, making, or distributing such materials. A related offence is child luring. Evidence in this area is quite technical given the intricacies of the internet and modern-day technology.
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Drug Offences
Drug offences are taken very seriously and thus are governed by their own legislation called the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The new Cannabis Act also regulates the possession and use of marijuana.
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Firearms & Weapons Offences
There are various firearm and weapons related offences you may have been charged with. The use and possession of firearms carry strict requirements for it to be lawful.
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Property Related Offences
There is a wide array of property related offences which commonly include theft, mischief, and possession of stolen property. Various defences may be available to you that should be explored.
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Murder & Manslaughter Offences
These are the most serious offences you can be charged with and they carry a potential consequence of life in jail. Due to the severity of the possible outcomes, they are among the most complicated cases to deal with.
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Impaired Driving & Other Driving Offences
These charges are relatively common and can have serious impacts on your daily life and employment. There are both criminal charges you may face and provincial regulatory consequences in terms of your license and ability to drive.
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Release Conditions, Probation, and Conditional Sentences
Upon being criminally charged, you may have been released either on an appearance notice, undertaking, or release order. These documents set out conditions you will have to follow ranging from simply attending court and fingerprinting all the way up to curfews and other restrictions.
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Release and Bail
Upon being charged, the default rule for many offences is that you should be released as soon as reasonably possible and on the least restrictive conditions suitable to your case.
I take my commitment to my clients seriously. I work hard to defend all criminal charges equally. Whether you have been charged with assault, a sexual offence, theft, drug trafficking, weapons offence or something else, I strive to ensure the best possible outcome.
From The Blog
Understanding Domestic Abuse
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Understanding Criminal Harassment
Criminal harassment is commonly known as stalking and it can take many forms.