Criminal Defence in Port Coquitlam
Criminal Defence Lawyers in Port Coquitlam
Getting arrested or charged in Port Coquitlam is frightening. Maybe it was a roadside stop on Lougheed Highway, an incident that got out of hand, or a knock on the door you never expected. Your mind jumps straight to your job, your family, your licence, and your record. That fear is normal, and it does not mean your case is hopeless. The smart first move is to slow down, say very little, and get advice before you make a decision you cannot take back.
A charge is an accusation, not a conviction. The Crown has to prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt, and you have rights at every stage of that process. You can stay silent, and you can speak to a lawyer before you answer any questions. What you do in the first hours and days often shapes everything that follows, which is why it helps to have someone in your corner early rather than after a statement is already given.
We defend people across Port Coquitlam and the rest of the Tri-Cities who are facing criminal and driving charges, from impaired driving and roadside prohibitions to assault, theft, and more serious allegations. We explain the process in plain language, look hard at the disclosure the Crown is relying on, protect your rights, and lay out your real options. You will always know where things stand and what comes next.
How we help in Port Coquitlam
Impaired driving and roadside prohibitions
We act on impaired driving, refusal, over 80, and Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, including the tight deadline to dispute an IRP through RoadSafetyBC before your licence and vehicle penalties stick.
Bail and getting released
If you or a family member is being held after an arrest in the Tri-Cities, we move quickly to argue for release on reasonable conditions so you can get home and prepare your defence.
Reviewing the Crown's disclosure
We obtain and go through the disclosure against you line by line, looking for weaknesses, gaps, and Charter issues such as an unlawful stop, search, or breach of your right to counsel.
Assault and other Criminal Code charges
From assault and uttering threats to theft, mischief, and breach of conditions, we examine the evidence, the witnesses, and any defence the facts support.
Resolution or trial
Where it serves you we negotiate with the Crown for a better outcome, and where the case calls for it we are ready to test the evidence at trial and hold the Crown to its burden of proof.
Protecting your record and your licence
We work to limit the long term effect a charge can have on your criminal record, your driving privileges, your job, and your ability to travel.
Common questions
I was just charged in Port Coquitlam. What should I do first?
Stay calm and stay silent. You are not required to explain yourself or talk your way out of it, and what you say can be used against you later. Tell the police you want to speak to a lawyer, then call us before you give any statement. The sooner we hear from you, the more we can do.
I got an Immediate Roadside Prohibition. Can anything be done?
Possibly, but you have to move fast. An IRP can be reviewed through RoadSafetyBC, and the application generally must be filed within seven days of the prohibition being served. That window is short and it is easy to miss. Talk to us right away so we can look at how the stop and the breath demand were handled and whether there are grounds to dispute it.
Do I have to answer questions from the police?
No. You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak to a lawyer before answering. Being polite and giving your name is fine, but you do not have to give a statement, and in most cases it is wiser to wait until you have legal advice before saying anything about what happened.
Talk to us about Criminal Defence in Port Coquitlam
No pressure and no obligation. Just a clear conversation about where you stand and what comes next.