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Criminal Defence in Surrey

Criminal Defence Lawyers in Surrey

A criminal charge in Surrey can turn an ordinary week upside down. Maybe the police called and asked you to come in, maybe you were released with a promise to appear at Surrey Provincial Court, or maybe a night out ended with a roadside test and a vehicle towed home. Whatever happened, you are probably worried about your job, your licence, your record, and what to tell your family. Those worries are normal, and they are also the reason to get advice early, before you say something to police that is hard to take back.

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Surrey is one of British Columbia's largest and fastest growing cities, and it sees a wide range of charges, from impaired driving and roadside prohibitions to assault, theft, drug offences, and breaches of conditions. Our criminal defence lawyers work with people across Surrey and nearby communities like Delta, Langley, and White Rock. We look at how the police gathered their evidence, whether your Charter rights were respected, and where the Crown's case is weak. The starting point in every case is the same: the Crown has to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt, and you do not have to prove your innocence.

Driving offences are their own area, and the rules in BC move fast. An Immediate Roadside Prohibition can take your licence on the spot, and the deadline to dispute it is short. A criminal impaired driving charge is separate again, with its own consequences for your record and your insurance. We explain which process you are actually in, what the realistic options are, and what to do first so you do not lose a right simply because a clock ran out.

How we help in Surrey

  • Help at the first phone call or arrest

    If police want to question you or you have just been released, we explain your right to silence and your right to counsel before you say anything that can be used against you. Early advice often shapes the whole case.

  • Bail and release conditions

    When someone is held after arrest, we move quickly on a bail hearing and argue for release on terms you can actually live with, so you can keep working and stay with your family while the case is ongoing.

  • Impaired driving and roadside prohibitions

    We handle criminal impaired and over 80 charges, and we look closely at Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, where the dispute deadline is short. We review how the breath or roadside test was done and whether the demand was lawful.

  • Disclosure review and case strategy

    We obtain the Crown's disclosure, the police notes, video, and any breath or test records, then go through it with you. We identify gaps, Charter issues, and weak points before any decision about how to plead is made.

  • Charter and search challenges

    If the police stopped, searched, or detained you improperly, that can affect whether evidence is allowed in. We assess whether your rights under the Charter were respected and whether a challenge is worth bringing.

  • Negotiation, resolution, and trial

    Some cases are best resolved through discussions with Crown counsel, and some belong in front of a judge. We prepare every file as if it may go to trial and advise you honestly on the realistic paths forward.

Common questions

I was charged in Surrey and have a court date. What should I do first?

Before that date, get legal advice and avoid discussing the allegations with anyone but your lawyer. We can request the Crown's disclosure, explain what the charge actually means, and make sure you understand your appearance and any conditions you were released on. Book a free case evaluation as early as you can, since some deadlines, like disputing a roadside prohibition, come up quickly.

What is the difference between a roadside prohibition and a criminal impaired charge?

An Immediate Roadside Prohibition is a provincial driving penalty that can suspend your licence right away, and you have a short window to dispute it. A criminal impaired driving charge is a separate matter under the Criminal Code that can lead to a criminal record. You can face one, the other, or both from the same stop, so it helps to have someone explain which process you are in and what each one means for your licence and record.

Do I really need a lawyer if I think I might just plead guilty?

It is worth talking to a lawyer before you decide. A guilty plea has lasting effects on your record, your work, and sometimes your ability to travel or drive. We review the disclosure first to see whether the Crown can actually prove the charge and whether there are Charter issues or a better resolution. After that you can make an informed choice, not a rushed one.

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