
Statutory/Regulatory Defence
Results-oriented advocacy for those facing criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory charges in Ontario and beyond.
Overview
Statutory Regulatory Defence
Allan Snelling LLP provides results oriented advocacy to clients charged with criminal and quasi-criminal offences. Our team includes Lawyers and staff with the necessary experience and skill required to meet the allegations of the prosecution with a robust and effective defence. Patrick Snelling has more than 20 years of experience defending people and businesses in all levels of court in Ontario and British Columbia. He has also represented clients before various administrative tribunals.
Thorough Preparation
There is no substitute for thorough preparation. Allan Snelling LLP possesses the resources required to enable clients to fully investigate and challenge the allegations advanced by the prosecution. Our team of bright and diligent clerks assist with using cutting edge litigation tools including specialized software which enables the management of complex and voluminous information. This allows us to be proactive in seeking out sources of proof which are not apparent to the casual observer. The result is a well prepared defence reducing allegations to only verifiable facts—and that is the starting point for an effective defence.
Unwavering Resolve
Effective advocacy requires commitment and perseverance. Pat Snelling has a proven track record of confronting allegations fearlessly and advocating for clients regardless of the subject matter in issue. With more than twenty years of trial experience the Allan Snelling LLP team has a proven track record to representing clients, often charged with unsavoury and unpopular allegations, through trial, and appeal.
Strategic Thinking
Modern advocacy has embraced varied and complex technology. But at Allan Snelling we understand that science and technology can only reveal admissible evidence if methods are properly employed. Reliability of evidence is always subject to underlying circumstances. Allan Snelling LLP regularly retains subject matter experts to advise on technical evidentiary matters such as toxicology, engineering, medicine and genetic analysis. By leveraging the knowledge of preeminent experts, our Lawyers level the playing field and ensure that courts and tribunals are able to recognize the frailties which often exist in scientific analysis despite its daunting appearance.
It Is Your Call
Modern prosecutions leverage a vast array of resources in an effort to secure a conviction. A proper defence requires Lawyers equipped with required resources, experience and skill. The team at Allan Snelling LLP is up to the task. We stand ready to help. Call us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
I've been charged with a crime — what happens next?
Under Canadian law, you can be charged under a number of statutes. For example, prosecutions are commonly brought under the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, and the Provincial Offences Act.
In most cases, after you are charged, you will be released under a recognizance or a promise to appear in court. To ensure that you get all the information necessary to later argue your case, it is best to consult with a lawyer at this early point in the criminal process.
Many lawyers are available for free initial consultations, where they generally give overviews of the criminal procedures involved, as well as other valuable preliminary advice.
At Allan Snelling LLP, we regularly provide advice to people charged with criminal offences. Our firm partner Patrick Snelling has more than 20 years of experience representing people facing serious charges, and he and his team of dedicated associates are prepared to meet with people charged with offences and provide them with an initial consultation without obligation. Arrangements may be made by calling our general information line at (613) 270-8600 ext. 0.
How We Can Help
Provincial Offences
Defending charges under provincial statutes, including traffic and by-law offences.
Regulatory Charges
Representation in matters involving regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies.
Professional Discipline
Defending professionals facing complaints and disciplinary proceedings.
Occupational Health & Safety
Responding to workplace safety charges and investigations.
Environmental & By-law Offences
Defending charges related to environmental and municipal regulations.
Administrative Tribunals
Advocacy before administrative boards, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.
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Contact Allan Snelling LLP today for a no-obligation consultation. We'll review your situation and help you understand your options.
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