LEGAL EXPERTISE

Our legal expertise in criminal law

“A criminal charge can have a huge impact on your life. Conviction could deprive you of your liberty, limit your ability to travel or work, and stick you with a criminal record. Me Benoît will guide and advise you so to avoid or minimize the potential impact of your charge.

Me Benoît is an expert in criminal law. He does not accept mandates in any other area. He focusses on your defence.”

Me Benoît can represent you on any type of criminal charge, including:

Violent offences: common or armed assault, death threats, assault causing injury, homicide, etc.
Driving offences: dangerous driving, hit and runs, fleeing police, impaired driving, impaired driving causing bodily harm or death, etc.
Acquisitive offences: fraud, theft or any type of mischief involving goods or property, etc.
Sexual offences: sexual assault, contact with minors, possession or distribution of child pornography, etc.
Drug offences: possession, trafficking, import and export or production of cannabis, methamphetamine or speed, cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc.

Contesting police actions:
our speciality at jfb avocats criminalistes

One of Me Benoît’s strengths is his expertise in contesting police officers’ actions. He submits petitions alleging police violations of his clients’ constitutional rights, whether these are arrests, detentions or illegal searches. These allow him to protect you, by making sure illegally acquired evidence is excluded. Sometimes his petitions are enough for all the charges against you to be dropped.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Any doubts or questioning? Consult our frequently asked questions section below:

I WAS ARRESTED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
The police probably gave you certain documents (promise to appear, conditions, licence suspension, etc.), or you may have received a summons by mail. Be sure to keep these documents for Me Benoît. Write down the story of the events that led to your arrest and do not discuss these details with anyone other than us.

DO I NEED A LAWYER?

Generally, you do not have to be represented by a lawyer. However, as defence lawyers, Me Benoît is a specialist and knows the criminal law, the procedure and the rules you have to follow. He can advise you properly and maximize your chances of getting the best possible result.

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DO I HAVE TO HAVE MY FINGERPRINTS TAKEN?

Read any documents you received very carefully. Depending on the charge, a date for taking your fingerprints may be included in these papers. Failure to report to the police station on that date may result in a breakage charge against you.

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DO I HAVE A DEFENCE? IS AN ACQUITTAL POSSIBLE?
Every case is different, and there may even be several possible defences for you. Me Benoît will explain them to you. Know that the Crown Attorney must demonstrate your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He will also ensure your constitutional rights have been respected and seek redress, if it was not the case.

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I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO TRIAL. WHAT HAPPENS IF I PLEAD GUILTY?
Pleading guilty or being convicted after trial usually results in a criminal record. Me Benoît can save you this situation, if at all possible in your case. He will negotiate with the Crown to withdraw some or all of the charges. If necessary, he will negotiate the best possible sentence for you, considering the specificities of your situation. Exoneration will save you from having a criminal record.

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HAVING A CRIMINAL RECORD?
Huge. For example, you may not be able to travel to certain countries or hold some jobs. Maybe these consequences do not seem too restrictive to you now, but you never know what opportunities the future holds, and will not want to miss them. You might be able to get an exoneration. Do not take the situation lightly. Contact Me Benoît!

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF AVOIDING TRIAL?
95% of criminal charges are settled through negotiation. The parties can negotiate the charges or the sentences and then come to an agreement they propose to the court. Through this process, Me Benoît can obtain the total or partial withdrawal of the charges, or the application of a sentence that satisfies both parties. He is experienced in these negotiations and, with our great knowledge of criminal law, he will make sure we get the best possible result.

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