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Category: Defence Lawyer

Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

When Can The Police Stop Me & Question Me?

Knowing your rights is the best way to protect yourself against unjust criminal charges. As a citizen, you may be wondering what you can do if a police officer begins to question you. Defend yourself against criminal prosecution –  know your options
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August 24, 2020August 24, 2020Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

Managing COVID-19 In The Canadian Correctional System

The pandemic poses unique challenges for those in Canadian prisons. In correctional facilities, it is nearly impossible to implement any sort of physical distancing – among both detainees and officers. Hand sanitizer, an important defence that is proven to kill viruses, is
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July 16, 2020July 15, 2020Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Conditions Of Parole

When facing serious charges, sometimes there is no way around imprisonment. Even with the best criminal lawyer in Winnipeg, some offences are too serious for you to avoid consequences altogether. It is best to know that you do have some other avenues
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March 19, 2020March 12, 2020Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

What Is Theft Under $5,000/Theft Over $5,000 In Canada?

If you have charges pending against you, it is imperative that you understand what accusations are being made and what penalties you may face. Some of the more common charges include both theft under $5,000 and theft over $5,000. These charges can
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December 12, 2019December 10, 2019Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, DUI

Cannabis in Your Car

We’re a few months out from cannabis legalization, and I decided to go ahead and look at some of the statistics for why people have received cannabis related tickets in the last while. Statistics for Manitoba aren’t as widely available as I’d
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February 28, 2019March 26, 2019Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Drug DUI, DUI

Driving High: Canada’s New Drug-Impaired Driving Laws

Cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Anytime something becomes legal, there is a framework created for its legal use; when you fall outside of this framework, the activity becomes illegal. We’ve covered a lot of the issues pertaining to
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December 27, 2018December 10, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

Cannabis and the Border

Cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17th, 2018. Of course, legality isn’t so much a state as it is a framework; there’s a ton of stipulations that come with the legalization of anything, and cannabis is no exception. Since it was
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December 13, 2018December 10, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

The Basics of Canadian Law

Canada’s system of laws is integral to our national identity; the laws we create help shape the culture of our nation, balancing our notions of freedom and responsibility. Canada’s law-making philosophy is “Peace, Order and Good Governance”, which has come to be
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November 22, 2018November 22, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

All About Lie Detectors

You’ve heard of polygraph tests, often called lie detectors; the police hook you up to a machine, it monitors your blood pressure, respiration, pulse and other physical responses, and you’re asked a series of questions. Depending on how your physical responses change
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November 15, 2018November 22, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

What are My Rights When Police Stop Me?

Do I Need to Say Anything to the Police? You need to produce your identification, insurance and vehicle registration if requested by the police and comply with their demands for a saliva sample, sobriety test, and/ or a blood or urine sample.
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November 8, 2018April 2, 2020Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

Canada’s Supreme Court

There’s a lot of contention in the United States right now over the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court; cries of partisanship are abound on both sides. The United States uses a very public process, Senate hearings, in order to
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October 20, 2018November 22, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Civil Law vs. Common Law

Quebec is seen as a land apart; it has been called a “nation within Canada” due to the predominance of the French language, it’s different culture and customs, and it’s tumultuous history with the rest of Canada. Another important distinction between Quebec
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October 13, 2018November 22, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

The law is a complex beast; there’s a wide variety of different codes, procedures, and practices, as well as differences between provincial and federal laws. Each court will operate according to its own standards, each judge has their own way of ruling;
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September 15, 2018September 12, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

The Legalization of Cannabis: What You Need To Know

Cannabis will become legal to purchase and consume in Manitoba as of October 17, 2018. The framework for the legalization of cannabis is complex, and there are many things Manitobans should know to avoid getting in trouble with the law. Cannabis can
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September 8, 2018September 10, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Prison

Can I Be Taken Into Custody After a Hearing?

You’ve been arrested, and charged with impaired driving. You are brought into jail and processed; most of the time, you’ll be released if the justice system does not believe you pose a flight risk; that is to say, they believe you will
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August 27, 2018August 7, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

The Difference Between Criminal and Civil Cases

There are many different reasons you might be brought before a court; you may be in front of a judge as a defendant, or you may be a plaintiff pursuing property damages because your neighbor’s dog dug up your favorite plants. The
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August 19, 2018August 7, 2018Matt Gould
Crime, Defence Lawyer

What is it Called When You Damage Someone’s Property?

Damaging someone else’s property is a serious offense that carries legal consequences. Many people want to know the potential penalty for their crime, but they aren’t sure where to turn. After all, what is it actually called when you damage someone’s property?
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August 7, 2018September 24, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer

The Duty of Confidentiality

Trusting your attorney can be a difficult thing, particularly if they are someone that you have never met before. Most people are aware that their lawyer has some obligation to protect the information that they disclose through the attorney-client privilege, but is
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July 16, 2018September 24, 2018Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Drug DUI

Testing for Marijuana Impairment

When a police officer pulls someone over for suspected drunk driving, they can use a breathalyzer to determine someone’s level of impairment. This estimates a driver’s blood alcohol content based on the amount still on their breath. Many people mistakenly believe that
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July 9, 2018September 24, 2018Matt Gould
Background Check, Defence Lawyer

Pardons

Do you wish that you could get your DUI off of your criminal record? Fortunately, driving under the influence is one of the most commonly pardoned crimes in the country. You can go back to living your life almost as if the
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June 18, 2018September 24, 2018Matt Gould

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An effective criminal defence lawyer draws on intelligence, legal knowledge, and courtroom experience to best represent your interests. You are looking for results, and you need someone working for you who is going to do what it takes to win. Criminal defence representation requires more than just thorough preparation and legal research. There is an art to courtroom argument. Call Winnipeg, Manitoba Criminal Defence Trial Lawyer Matt Gould now for defence of: IMPAIRED DRIVING, DRUG OFFENCES, CRIMES OF VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROPERTY RELATED OFFENCES, FRAUD AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME, YOUTH OFFENCES


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