NEWMARKET CRIMINAL LAWYER

Homicides

A conviction for murder, manslaughter or any other homicide offence can have severe consequences on your future. Our criminal lawyers will employ different strategies to challenge the case in court. Since homicides are legally complex, you’ll need an experienced litigator to put up a strong defence so that the jury rules in your favour. At Posner Craig Stein (PCS), we come with the skill, experience and resources needed to defend those charged with murder and manslaughter.

• Perform thorough investigations on every involved party
• Prepare well-thought arguments to be presented in trial
• Deliver compelling jury addresses to avoid a conviction

We come with a wealth of experience in homicide trials throughout Newmarket.

DUIOffences

There’s a complex litigation process ahead for you if you’ve been charged with DUI offences in Newmarket. At our law firm, we work hand in hand with experts such as toxicologists, who are often required to put forward a strong defence. Our lawyers come with extensive experience, having defended multiple clients charged with drinking and driving. We have in-depth knowledge of the law as well as experience in assessing all potential defences and putting together a case that’s headed for a win.

Even if you do not have a criminal record, you face the risk of serious penalties, including license suspension and potentially jail, if charged with a DUI offence. DUI offences can also attract other serious penalties, including high fines, increased insurance premiums, vehicle impoundment and imprisonment.

• Avoid license suspension
• Prevent a criminal record
• Protect you from being charged higher insurance rates as a result of a DUI conviction
• Avoid serious consequences like tainting your reputation and having issues crossing the borders

At Posner Craig Stein, we handle DUI cases with the professionalism and skillfulness they deserve. Our lawyers are recognized by judges and prosecutors throughout Newmarket.

If you have been charged with driving and road traffic offences, our lawyers can help. We bring our experience in driving offences to help you avoid a conviction or reduce the severity of your punishment.

• Dangerous and reckless driving
• Speeding fines
• Fleeing the scene of an accident
• Failing to stop for a police officer within a reasonable time
• Running from the police if they are pursuing you
• Driving without a valid license
• Stunt driving

Driving offences carry harsh penalties and may result in a criminal record as well as a license suspension. Based on the specifics of your case, you even risk jail time and/or fines. The lawyers at Posner Craig Stein will meet you to assess your case and work relentlessly to put forward the best possible defence.

DrugOffences

Drug offences are extremely complex. Drug offences can attract severe penalties, including lengthy jail sentences. Even what may seem to be a minor drug crime can result in a conviction that changes your life forever. The situation is even more serious if you are facing a second or subsequent conviction. To put forward a strong defence, we will need to work with experts and pull in the resources necessary to prove your case. Our experienced Newmarket criminal lawyer comes with a broad and in-depth knowledge of the law to fully represent you at trial. Having successfully resolved multiple drug offences in the past, we know that some of the techniques used by the police to conduct investigations are unlawful. Our lawyers utilize their knowledge of criminal law to determine whether search warrants, production orders or any other authorizations given by the court intruded on the defendant’s privacy rights. Drug charges are a specialized area in criminal law, and you need Posner Craig Stein’s skilled lawyers to defend the most complex of charges.

• We go above and beyond to give every client the best possible results
• We possess extensive experience and skill in cases involving drug charges
• We offer highly competitive legal fees

Drug offence charges will impact your future in ways you never anticipated. If you have been charged with a drug offence, the first step is to find an experienced litigator to represent you. You risk being placed on probation, sentencing and restrictions in crossing many borders if convicted of these charges. We have defended countless drug prosecutions not only in Newmarket but throughout Ontario. Reach out to us if you need a committed lawyer to achieve the best possible results for you. We will go to great lengths to minimize the penalty you face and even avoid a conviction.

SexualOffences

Being convicted of a sexual offence can have serious ramifications on your future. You may incur hefty penalties, probation and long periods of incarceration and even face difficulty travelling to foreign countries. The lawyers at Posner Craig Stein come equipped to defend against the sexual offence charges you face. Having the right lawyer by your side when facing sexual offence charges can mean the difference between spending your life in prison and walking away free without even a criminal record. We recommend reaching out to our criminal lawyer Newmarket immediately if you find out or suspect that you’re under investigation for a sexual offence. Once you consult our experienced lawyer, we will perform the initial assessments needed to protect your rights and interests from the start. We are dedicated to ensuring you get the best results possible. We work on your behalf to ensure that all proceedings are handled seamlessly and professionally.

• Our lawyers have a strong reputation for achieving the best results for every client
• We possess years of experience in cross-examination for sexual offence cases
• Our lawyers are recognized by judges and prosecutors throughout Ontario
• We offer highly competitive fees

If charged with a sexual offence, we know that you have a lot at stake. Posner Craig Stein lawyers have conducted thousands of sexual offence trials in Newmarket and across Ontario.

DomesticViolenceOffences

You have a lot to lose if convicted of domestic assault or domestic violence. First, you risk ruining your reputation in the community once a domestic violence offence is on your record. Additionally, you risk losing your parental rights if you have children with the accuser. You’ll need an experienced lawyer to advocate for your rights and help you achieve the best outcome. At Posner Craig Stein, we have competent and experienced criminal lawyers who have defended clients against domestic assault charges in Newmarket and beyond.

Generally, the court treats domestic violence offences very seriously. These domestic-related offences can be very technical to defend mainly because the evidence presented is one person’s word against the other. Our lawyers use the right approach to showcase the credibility of each witness during cross-examination to give our client the best possible outcome.

• Ensure our client is adequately prepared to testify against a domestic violence charge
• Skillfully and effectively cross-examine witnesses and complainants
• Prepare sophisticated and strategic legal arguments

Whenever it’s your word against another’s, you need an experienced lawyer to get at the truth and give you a successful result. At Posner Craig Stein, we bring you professionalism and sophistication in trial preparation and cross-examination.

FraudFinancialCrimes

At Posner Craig Stein, we assess fraud and financial crime cases from all angles. We understand the tricks and goals of the opposing side and use this to our advantage. We bring extensive experience in white-collar crimes to prepare a strong defence on behalf of our client. Our lawyers work hand in hand with experts to uncover critical details that can sometimes be the difference between walking free or spending many years in jail. Having defended clients for many years in fraud cases, there’s no trick we haven’t seen or heard, and no case is too complex for our legal team. We know that when you’re charged with fraud or a financial-related offence, your freedom and reputation are on the line.

• Fraud
• False prospectus
• Breach of trust
• Forgery
• Tax evasion
• Insider trading, among others

Call us today and get help to clearly understand your options and the best path forward.

AppellateAdvocacy

If you’re looking for superior appellate representation, contact us today. Our appellate lawyers have years of experience protecting the rights of criminal defendants. Even if you have been convicted of a criminal offence, you deserve access to due process and equal justice. We know just what to look for when reviewing criminal appeals. We will assess all the facts of your original case, identify loopholes in how the ruling was determined and get the case reopened and qualified for an appeal.

• Determine if the evidence presented was properly handled
• Uncover illegal search and seizure that undermines the ruling
• Determine if all police procedures were followed during investigations
• Help determine if your rights were protected
• Scrutinize all transcripts from your trial
• Develop strong arguments to ensure your appeal is successful
• Produce a well thought and compelling written advocacy

When you hire a criminal lawyer Newmarket from Posner Craig Stein, be assured that you have a litigator that will exhaust all avenues to fight for your best interests.