Medicine Hat Criminal Lawyer

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Representing Individuals Charged with Criminal Offences in Medicine Hat

If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Medicine Hat, the consequences can potentially be life-changing.

The first step to reducing your risk is to hire the best possible criminal lawyer to defend you.

Cory Wilson has helped many individuals in Medicine Hat and the surrounding area successfully defend the charges against them.

Call Cory today for a free, no-obligation consultation so that you can begin preparing your defence against the criminal charges.

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What to Expect From Your Criminal Defence Lawyer

For an effective defence against criminal charges, you need a lawyer who not only has experience with your specific charge but with the local court system. Cory Wilson has worked extensively in Medicine Hat and the surrounding area, representing local people within the court system and helping them navigate the legal system.

How Strong is the Evidence Against You?

Regardless of the evidence against you, a skilled lawyer can prepare a defence strategy that gives you a chance. Often, there are errors, gaps, or inconsistencies in the evidence and/or the actions of arresting police officers were flawed. This can bring the evidence into question and help you achieve a better outcome.

Confidence in the Courtroom

In order to secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Cory Wilson will work on building a defence that probes the weaknesses in the prosecution case and increases the element of doubt. This will provide the best possible chance of escaping a conviction.

Negotiating for Your Best Interests

Ideally, charges are dismissed or you leave the court with a ‘not guilty’ verdict. Even if neither of these is possible, Cory Wilson is able to negotiate with the prosecution and will always defend your best interests, meaning that any sentence can be reduced and the future consequences mitigated.

All Criminal Charges in Medicine Hat Can Be Defended

Regardless of whether you are charged with DUI or murder in Medicine Hat, you are entitled to a defence. Cory Wilson can represent you and provide seasoned legal guidance whether you have been accused of a serious offence or a lesser one. His attention to putting your best interests first will be the same.

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Impaired Driving / DUI

Being charged with impaired driving, refusing a breath test or driving under the influence of alcohol in Medicine Hat can have implications for the rest of your life – even for a first offence. As an experienced DUI lawyer, Cory Wilson will provide your best opportunity to escape the worst of the consequences.

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Domestic Assault

Domestic assault cases are emotional, stressful, and require an experienced head to navigate the legal hurdles. They are treated very seriously by the courts in Medicine Hat, like everywhere else in Canada. Cory Wilson provides guidance in your time of need and will build a defence that can help you get your life back on track. 

Theft

Whether you’ve been accused of shoplifting or burglary, you need a defence lawyer who is experienced in theft charges and understands the local legal system. Otherwise, you are facing a lifelong criminal record and possible jail time. Cory Wilson will help you build a defence that works to clear your name.

Fraud

Fraud is generally classified according to the amount defrauded (under or over $5,000). Even a minor fraud conviction has severe consequences as the element of deceit involved usually means that it is considered more serious than theft. A skilled criminal defence lawyer like Cory Wilson can handle complex fraud cases.

Sexual Offences

Because of recent high-profile sexual assault cases, the justice system in Canada has zero-tolerance of these types of offences. This makes it very challenging to defend your name if you are innocent. With Cory Wilson’s experience, you can reduce the stress of the situation and prepare a powerful defence. 

Drug Offences

Drug possession and trafficking charges are relatively common in the Medicine Hat area and the justice system clamps down hard. According to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, offences carry penalties ranging from discharges to lengthy jail terms. You need a strong defence to avoid the most serious consequences.

Assault

Assault is often misunderstood and there are plenty of cases where false allegations, acting in self-defence, or other circumstances mean that the charges should never have been brought. Cory Wilson will help you understand the case against you and work to reduce the consequences for you, even if the evidence against you is considerable.

Criminal Harassment

Repeated actions intended to frighten or intimidate another individual may be classed as criminal harassment. This includes activities such as stalking or even repeated emails, text, or phone calls. However, some people are wrongly accused and charged. Cory Wilson can help you defend yourself against these charges.

Firearm Offences

The possession and use of firearms are heavily regulated all over Canada. If you have been charged with a firearms offence in Medicine Hat, you may be facing a prison sentence and a lifelong criminal record. However, misunderstandings are common and Cory Wilson will help you present the best defence possible.

Violent Offences

Violent offence charges are amongst the most serious in Canadian law and you should not take any chances by not having proper representation.. The prosecution may have evidence gathered by a specialized unit set up especially for this type of crime. Experienced legal advice is a must and Cory Wilson can provide it for you. 

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To say Cory is on top of his game would not be doing justice to his ability to represent me and clear my name from the charges I faced. I met Cory when he was recommended to me as someone who was more than capable of dealing with my issues. From the outset, I was impressed by his demeanor and honesty with regards to the jeopardy I faced.

M. M.

Cory Wilson was instrumental in resolving my matters beyond my satisfaction. He provided clear and concise advice and was always forthright and his communication was great. I highly recommend Cory and his firm to resolve your matters.

A. G.

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.

Mr. Wilson represented a close family member after he was falsely accused of sexual assault. After cross examining the girl, the prosecutor withdrew the charges. It was incredible to watch him just tear the women apart and expose all of her lies

T.R.

Best Criminal lawyer in Calgary. Cory Wilson took great care of our son and made sure he didn’t get a criminal record. Cory was very approachable and always returned our endless emails and phone calls.

R.Y.

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.

Absolutely BRILLIANT! You want this man on your side.

T.R.

Cory Wilson is an excellent criminal defence lawyer. My matter was handled quickly and efficiently with an excellent outcome. I would highly recommend his services to anyone facing criminal charges.

G.T.

If you are looking for the best criminal lawyer, go with Cory Wilson. He did a great job for me and saved me from a conviction two different times.

F.K.

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.

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.

When charged with a criminal offence, it is highly important that you speak with a criminal defence lawyer right away. Often your first phone call is the most important because it generally means you are in custody and the police want you to give a statement. Once released, many people think that they don’t need a defence lawyer for a variety of reasons such as cost, they believe the charges are no big deal or they can just convince the judge that they are innocent. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system is a complex and difficult path to navigate. Just like you wouldn’t perform your own root canal, you shouldn’t try to defend yourself from criminal charges that can have a lifelong impact on your liberty, employment and ability to travel.

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.

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Determining the cost of defending a case depends on many different factors including, but not limited to, complexity, the volume of disclosure, type of offence, length of the anticipated trial and whether it proceeds to a preliminary inquiry.

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.

You want your first meeting with your defence lawyer to be as productive as possible or you may leave with more questions than answers. One of the most important things you can do is to write out a detailed narrative of everything you can remember of the incident as well as any other related information. With each passing day, your memory will get worse and it could be the little things that make all the difference in your defense. This can be a working document and when you remember more details, they can be added. When writing out the narrative, make sure to make the title “For my lawyer in contemplation of litigation.” This will help protect the statement under solicitor/client privilege should it fall into the wrong hands.

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

Charges
Withdrawn

THEFT OFFENCES

Charges Withdrawn

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.

Charges
Withdrawn

SEXUAL OFFENCES

Charges Withdrawn

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 …

Not
Guilty

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.

Charges
Withdrawn

ASSAULT OFFENCE

Charges Withdrawn

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.

Charges
Withdrawn

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.

Charges
Withdrawn

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 Criminal lawyer in Calgary. Cory Wilson took great care of our son and made sure he didn’t get a criminal record. Cory was very approachable and always returned our endless emails and phone calls.

R.Y.

“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.

“To say Cory is on top of his game would not be doing justice to his ability to represent me and clear my name from the charges I faced. I met Cory when he was recommended to me by as someone who was more than capable of dealing with my issues. From the outset, I was impressed by his demeanor and honesty with regards to the jeopardy I faced.”

M.M.

“I was wrongfully accused of a crime I didn’t commit.  I was referred to Mr. Cory Wilson as a defense lawyer &, thank God, am I ever glad he was my defense lawyer and by my side in my case.  He listened to all my evidence, protected my legal rights all the way to the end and always acted in my best interest.  He was always there when I needed him.  Most importantly, Mr. Wilson believed in my innocence and that is what mattered to me the most.”

E.A.

“I made a stupid mistake one night and was charged with impaired driving. I blew way over the legal limit and thought I had no option but to plead guilty. My friend recommended Cory Wilson because he got him off a couple charges. After I met with Cory, he explained that just because I blew over the limit, didn’t mean they could prove the case against me. We went to trial and after Cory cross-examined the cop, the prosecutor pulled the case and I won. I needed my license for my job and because of Cory, I am still working.”

A.B.