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Defending Clients in Canmore, Banff and the Surrounding Area
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Canmore, Banff or the surrounding area, you need an experienced criminal defence lawyer who knows and understands the Canmore court system. Cory Wilson has successfully represented countless individuals charged with criminal offences in Canmore and the surrounding area.
The most important choice you can make once charged with a criminal offence is hiring the right Canmore criminal lawyer to defend you. Call Cory Wilson today for a free, no obligation consultation.
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CANMORE CRIMINAL LAWYER
How a Defence Lawyer Can Help
The criminal justice system is very complex and incredibly difficult to navigate. For this reason, it is absolutely critical that anyone charged with a criminal offence retain an experienced Canmore criminal defence lawyer. Cory Wilson can assist you by explaining the process, assessing the evidence against you, providing a strong defence to the charges or getting you the best possible resolution.
If you are not from the Canmore area, Cory Wilson can speak with you over the phone or video conferencing to discuss your case and keep you fully informed.
Assess the Charges Against You
Simply because you have been charged with a criminal offence does not mean you will be found guilty. Cory Wilson will review all of your disclosure and assess whether the Crown Prosecutor has any likelihood of conviction. After assessing your case, Cory Wilson will meet with you and provide you with every aspect of your case so that you fully understand the allegations and the strength of the case.
Highly Skilled Trial Defence
In order to be convicted of a criminal offence, the Crown Prosecutor must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Cory Wilson will create a defence strategy to vigorously defend you at trial. We will exploit weakness in their case and introduce evidence to raise a reasonable doubt so that you will be found not guilty.
Negotiate for the Best Result
If you want to resolve your case, Cory Wilson will meet with a Crown Prosecutor and attempt to have the charges withdrawn or reduced. When you hire Cory Wilson, he will sit down with the prosecutor to explain your personal circumstances and point out the weaknesses in the case against you. This will often result in reduced charges and a more favorable sentencing position.
Canmore Criminal Offences
Canmore Provincial Criminal Court handles all criminal charges from mischief and arson to sexual assaults and murder. The four most common criminal offences in Canmore are impaired driving, assault, theft and drugs.
Criminal Defence Lawyer in Canmore
Cory Wilson defends individuals charged with any criminal offence in Canmore and the surrounding area. Throughout his career, Cory Wilson has represented individuals accused of nearly every criminal offence. The most common offences we defend are:
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Impaired Driving / DUI
If you have been charged with driving over 0.08, impaired driving or refusing to provide a sample of breath, often referred to as DUI, you need an experienced impaired driving lawyer. Cory Wilson has successfully represented countless individuals in Airdrie and across Alberta charged with these offences.
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Domestic Assault
Domestic assault is no different than assault generally, except it occurs when the violence is directed at a family member, spouse or romantic partner. When charged with domestic assault, you will most likely be prohibited from returning to your home or having any contact with the complainant.
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Theft
Theft charges range from shoplifting to multi-million-dollar investments schemes. While the dollar value may differ, the elements of the offence remain the same: taking another’s property without lawful authority to do so.
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Fraud
Fraud is a very broad criminal offence that ranges from altering a price tag to multi-million-dollar Ponzi schemes. While the charge is very similar to theft, fraud requires deceit or falsehood. Depending on the monetary value of the fraud, an accused may be charged with fraud under $5,000 or fraud over $5,000. These offences are often incredibly complex and include a high-volume of documents and forensic accounting reports.
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Sexual Offences
Sexual offences are incredibly complex and encompass many different charges under the Criminal Code, including sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, sexual exploitation and child pornography. Given the intimate and often highly-emotional nature of these offences, you need a highly-skilled and experienced lawyer who understands how to properly defend these charges.
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Drug Offences
Drug offences are found in the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and the Cannabis Act and carry penalties ranging from discharges and probation to lengthy periods of incarceration. The most common drug offences in Canmore are simple possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking. No matter how minor the drug offence, a conviction may result in you being banned from entering the United States for your entire life.
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Assault
Assault is one of the most common criminal offences with wide-ranging resolution and sentencing options. There are many defences to an assault charge including self-defense, identification, consent (both parties were fighting) and that it simply did not happen. Allegations of assault often arise out of domestic disputes or during divorce or child custody battles.
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Criminal Harassment
Criminal harassment or “stalking”, consists of repeated behavior that has the intention of harassing, frightening, annoying or other actions displaying obsessive and unwanted conduct directed towards another individual without lawful authority. Most often this is in the form of following a person and/or repeatedly calling, texting or emailing them.
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Firearm Offences
Possessing a firearm in Canada is a heavily regulated activity, with the regulations primarily set out in the Criminal Code and Firearms Act. There are many firearms offences, most of which carry significant punishments if convicted including lengthy periods of incarceration.
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Violent Offences
These offences include any crime in which a high-degree of violence is involved, including murder, home invasions, serious assaults, robberies and kidnappings. Violent offences are considered the most serious in the Criminal Code and are often investigated by specialized police units. The consequences of being found guilty of a violent offence are often lengthy periods of incarceration.
Cory Wilson understands that hiring a defence lawyer is expensive and often unexpected. For this reason, he offers his clients a flexible, no-interest payment plan. Each plan is individually tailored to the client’s needs and budget.
The first step in arranging a payment plan is to retain Cory Wilson. The retainer is a down-payment on services and is applied towards the final fee. Once the retainer has been made, you and Cory will discuss a suitable payment plan. Generally, the payment plan is structured so that the entire fee is paid prior to completion of the matter. Often, criminal matters take many months or even years to complete, so there can be great flexibility in payment options.
Payment plans can be arranged through automatic bank transfers, cash, VISA, Mastercard and post-dated cheques.
One of the most important considerations in hiring a defence lawyer is their experience representing individuals charged with the same offence as you. Not all criminal defence lawyers are made the same and it is important to ask questions about their knowledge and experience not in criminal law generally, but with respect to your specific charges. Some defence lawyers only practice in certain areas of criminal law, such as impaired driving, but claim to have significant experience in other areas. While they may have been a lawyer for 20 years, they may not have the specific experience you are looking for and need.
When choosing the right defence lawyer, it is imperative that you feel comfortable with the person you are choosing. You have to feel confident placing your life in their hands and knowing that they have your best interests in mind.
One of the biggest red flags in retaining a criminal defence lawyer is if he or she gives you a guarantee. If the lawyer guarantees they will get your charges withdrawn or win at trial, ask them to put it in writing and contingent on you paying them. If they are unwilling to do so, you know the guarantee means nothing. Unfortunately, with very rare exceptions, there are no guarantees in criminal law.
In the end, the right criminal defence lawyer is the one you feel the most comfortable working with and who can solve your problem effectively and efficiently.
Cory Wilson knows that every client is unique and our fee and billing arrangements are structured to reflect that reality. We pride ourselves on being completely transparent so that you can focus on your defence. Our fees are reviewed with you in detail to ensure the highest level of transparency.
Our legal fees are quoted as a flat rate fixed fee. This means you know exactly what your total fee is with no surprises. Too often people complain about lawyers’ hidden fees or last-minute demands for money. With our transparent fee structure, you can be confident that the price you’re quoted is the price you will pay.
Cory Wilson accepts cash, VISA, MasterCard, debit and e-Transfers.
Another important step prior to meeting with your lawyer is to write out all the questions you have. Meeting with a lawyer can be a stressful time and you may forget everything you planned on asking. Your lawyer will much prefer if you are prepared with a number of questions to discuss in person rather than getting ten emails shortly after your meeting. You need to have all of your questions answered so that you can make fully-informed decisions.
If you suffered any injuries during the incident, take as many pictures as you can and provide them to your lawyer when you meet. These can be injuries caused by the complainant, witness or even the police.
Lastly, you need to bring all of the documents you received from the police when you were arrested. It is important to bring these so that no court dates are missed and you can have all of your release conditions explained to you. If you have any other documents that you believe may be of assistance to your defence, it is important to bring those with you to your meeting.
SUCCESSFUL CASES
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THEFT OFFENCES
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S.V. was charged with theft under $5,000 after being caught shoplifting several pairs of sunglasses. She was caught red-handed and gave a full confession when confronted. She was a mother of two children and her employment required a clean criminal background.
Cory was able to have S.V. entered into the Alternative Measures Program on her first court appearance. After she successfully completed a small amount of community service, the charges were withdrawn.
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SEXUAL OFFENCES
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B.S. and his younger brother were accused of sexually assaulting their younger sister for approximately 5 years in the 1970’s. The allegations were made in 2015 after the complainant had been estranged from the family for decades. If convicted, B.S. was facing a lengthy jail sentence. B.S. and his brother unequivocally denied the charges and pled not guilty. Cory cross-examined the complainant on her ever-changing versions of events and provable fabrications.
At the conclusion of cross-examination, the Crown …
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DRUG POSSESION
Not Guilty
N.S. was charged with 13 offences including possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin for the purposes of trafficking. He was also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of a stolen firearm, careless storage of a firearm and proceeds of crime. At trial, Cory was able to prove that the officer who interviewed N.S. shortly after his arrest lied to him about his fingerprints being found on the gun case.
N.S. was found not guilty on all charges.
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ASSAULT OFFENCE
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A.G. was accused of assaulting his wife, teenage son, and breaching both a recognizance and Protection Order. The allegations were made during an ongoing matrimonial and custody dispute between A.G. and his estranged wife.
A.G. was set to have three trials over the course of two weeks. Cory Wilson was able to have each charge withdrawn and A.G. did not face trial for any of the alleged offences.
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DUI OFFENCE
Charges Withdrawn
After a night at a bar, C.R. was observed entering his vehicle and driving away. When police arrived, C.R. drove into the garage and exited the vehicle. Police requested C.R. exit the garage and was taken to the police vehicle where he failed to provide a breathe sample. The officer chose to detain C.R. in police custody for over 9 hours.
There was no justification for C.R.’s detention and the Crown withdrew both charges.
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THEFT OFFENCE
Charges Withdrawn
S.V. was charged with theft under $5,000 after being caught shoplifting several pairs of sunglasses. She gave a full confession when confronted. She was a mother of two children and her employment required a clean criminal background.
Cory was able to have S.V. entered into the Alternative Measures Program on her first court appearance. After she successfully completed a small amount of community service, the charges were withdrawn.
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GLOWING CLIENT REVIEWS
Best lawyer in the province! I have used Cory a couple of times and he has had the charges dropped each time. Awesome lawyer.
N.D.
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“Our family never thought we’d be in such a perilous situation. Cory Wilson was professional, sympathetic and kind to our family, guiding us through every step of the way. From instruction in dealing with the authorities, ensuring our case was heard by the Courts in a timely manner, negotiating with the Courts, and answering questions; Cory was there for us.”
J.J.
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“Mr. Wilson saved me two times in the past few years. Each time he was able to get the prosecutor to withdraw the criminal charge. He always answers my calls and explained what was going on. Best lawyer un Calgary for sure.”
G.J.
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“I have nothing but great things to say about Cory Wilson. I shopped around and found that Mr. Wilson was the only lawyer who actually took the time to ask and answer question. He helped me so much along the process. On the morning of trial, he convinced the prosecutor to withdraw all three of my charges.”
R.Y.
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“Cory and his team were terrific to work with. I never felt I was in the dark about my case and he always called to give me updates. In the end, my charges were withdrawn and I couldn’t be happier!”
A.W.