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Category: Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Understanding Aggravating Factors

Even after defending yourself during a trial, you must still navigate the sentencing process. During this process, attorneys negotiate with the Crown or Court to come to an agreement or sentence. Both mitigating and aggravating factors are considered when preparing a criminal
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November 25, 2022November 25, 2022Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Can Judges Reject Plea Deals?

A plea bargain may be presented to resolve most criminal cases, but not always. With a plea bargain, the defendant has agreed to some type of guilty plea in exchange for a concession from the prosecutors when it comes to formal sentencing.
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May 16, 2022May 16, 2022Matt Gould
Defence Lawyer, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Review Of A Case: Guy Paul Morin

Imagine being wrongfully accused, not once, but twice, in your life. A man by the name of Guy Paul Morin can say that he has. Morin spent a total of 18 months in prison, as well as 10 years of his life
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April 12, 2022April 12, 2022Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

How To Find A Criminal Lawyer (Updated)

Being found guilty of a criminal offence can carry serious consequences. Fines, jail time, property forfeiture – the list goes on. The best defence against a criminal charge is a criminal lawyer.  But how do you find one? A good criminal defence
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November 16, 2021November 17, 2021Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Possession Laws In Manitoba – Everything You Need To Know

Cannabis is legal in Manitoba – that might lead some to think that possession of cannabis is legal in all circumstances. That’s not quite the case. There are many rules and regulations that limit who can possess cannabis, where it can be
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September 28, 2021September 28, 2021Matt Gould
Crime, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Categories Of Criminal Offences In Manitoba

Not all crimes are considered equal. In Canada, there are three main types of criminal offences: summary, indictable, and hybrid offences. Based on how one offence is distinguished from another, courts will follow a different set of rules and issue corresponding punishments.
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April 26, 2021April 28, 2021Matt Gould
DUI, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer, Uncategorized

Distracted Driving Laws & Penalties In Manitoba

If you receive an important message while you’re driving, what should you do? In Manitoba, the best call is to leave your phone alone. Even though smartphones are relatively new, the Canadian justice system has punishments for a common offence: distracted driving.
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March 23, 2021March 19, 2021Matt Gould
DUI, Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Is It A Crime To Drink In Public?

You’re relaxing with a few friends in a public park on a glorious summer afternoon. Since everyone is of legal drinking age, you’ve brought a few coolers in your picnic basket. What’s the harm in cracking open a drink? In Manitoba, drinking
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January 25, 2021January 25, 2021Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

What Are The Levels Of Court In Canada?

Not all cases are handled in the same court; in most of Canada, there is a tiered system to hear various types of trials. In all provinces and territories of Canada (except for one), there are three levels of court: the Supreme
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October 26, 2020October 26, 2020Matt Gould
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
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

5 Things To Do Following A Car Accident in Manitoba

Accidents happen, but being prepared is your best defence. Car collisions are stressful events – by preparing for one, you can ensure that if it happens, you’ll know exactly what to do. There are a few important steps that you should take
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June 22, 2020June 17, 2020Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Criminal Defence Lawyer Launches Video Consultation Service To Assist Clients During COVID-19 Restrictions

WINNIPEG, Canada – Matt Gould, a partner of the Winnipeg criminal defence law firm, Brodsky, Amy & Gould is today delighted to announce the launch of an innovative new video consultation service they are providing to solve a problem that many clients
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April 16, 2020April 16, 2020Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

What is Domestic Violence?

While many people have a firm understanding of what constitutes assault or threats of violence against a stranger, their definition of domestic violence can be a little hazier. There are unique charges that can be brought against you for threatening or acting
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April 16, 2020April 16, 2020Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer, Defence 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
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

What Are Your Rights For Enforcing Against A Landlord?

Renting a house entitles you to certain legal rights despite the fact that you don’t actually own the property itself. For example, you have the right to live in a habitable home with the proper amenities like running water and electricity. Landlords
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November 7, 2019November 7, 2019Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Winnipeg Criminal Defense Lawyer Highlights The Importance Of Employing An Experienced and Driven Attorney

Winnipeg CA – Matt Gould, an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer, based in Winnipeg Canada, is urging anyone who is arrested to consult with a criminal defence attorney at the earliest possible opportunity once they have been arrested. The reality of the criminal
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May 23, 2019April 2, 2020Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Poppy Seed Positives

There are a lot of potential failure points when it comes to impaired driving, problem areas where innocent or well-meaning people might be hurt by the system. Poor understanding of mental health conditions, implicit bias, miscommunication and poor comprehension of the law
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May 16, 2019May 13, 2019Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Boating and DUIs

There’s little that goes together as well as summertime and beer. You’re out at the cabin with a few friends, the sun is up, you’re feeling good, you’ve enjoyed a breakfast beverage and you’re thinking about going out on the lake, to
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April 11, 2019April 10, 2019Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

The Three Cannabis Markets

In Canada, there are three different markets in which you can procure cannabis. There’s the first market, which we might deem the white or legal market, the grey market, and the black market. To ensure that you are consuming cannabis safely and
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February 7, 2019January 29, 2019Matt Gould
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

Purchasing Cannabis in Canada

  Cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17th, but as with anything legal, there are a lot of stipulations as to how and where it can be used and purchased. We’ve gone over many of the stipulations in previous blog posts;
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January 3, 2019December 10, 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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