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Vancouver Criminal Defence Lawyers

Defending Against All Criminal Charges in Provincial and Supreme Court

At Mines & Company, we move quickly and effectively, putting more than 18 years of experience to work for people charged with crimes of all types. Our lawyers can be contacted immediately upon arrest. We represent clients at Show Cause Hearings, also known as Bail Hearings. We conduct trials in Provincial and Supreme Court.

We assist clients who are under investigation but not yet charged. In these cases, we will attempt to facilitate businesslike dealings with the police and Crown prosecutors on your behalf.

Defence Against British Columbia Drug Crimes and All Other Crimes

We provide criminal defence representation throughout the Lower Mainland and the rest of British Columbia. We work in Provincial and Supreme Court, handling all criminal charges:

In addition to defending against criminal charges, we defend people in cases involving regulatory offences under the Motor Vehicle Act. In particular, we are experienced in conducting Reviews of Immediate Roadside Prohibitions and 90-Day Administrative Driving Prohibitions.

Dedicated to the Very Best Possible Results in All Criminal Defence Cases

Our goal is to help you avoid or minimize a criminal conviction, jail sentence, fine or other sanction. Our experience and our dedication to criminal law mean we are well versed in the options available, including negotiating a satisfactory resolution or arguing a case at trial.

Mines & Company lawyers are experienced in persuading Crown Counsel to resolve appropriate cases by way of "Alternative Measures." When clients complete an Alternative Measures Program, the prosecution ends. In the result, there is no criminal record. If this is a viable solution to your case, we will advise you and explain your options.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

Whether you need impaired driving defence representation or have been accused of any crime, including assault and weapons charges, we can help. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver criminal defence lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • January 25, 2012
    R. vs. V.K. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Under $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for Mr. Mines' client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted a 9 month conditional discharge. No criminal conviction .
  • January 24, 2012
    R. vs. G.L. - RCMP Investigation
    Charges: Importing Child Pornography.
    Issue: Whether Mr. Mines' client had knowledge of the material found by customs officers on a computer hard drive that he brought into Canada.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation with no charge being recommended by police.
  • January 5, 2012
    R. vs. B.T. - Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Over $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether jail was the appropriate sentence for this breach of trust case which involved a theft of almost $70,000.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to resolve this case on a single count of theft and to persue a joint submission for a community based sentence. The court granted an 18 month conditional sentence order. No jail.
  • January 3, 2012
    R. vs. H.B. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Assault x2; Unlawful Confinement.
    Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the confinement charge and whether it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a discharge.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the confinement charge and one of the assault charges. After hearing Mr. Manoori-Dara's submissions,the Court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction
  • December 30, 2011
    R. vs. A.M. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine & Marijuana).
    Issue: Whether the police conducted a lawful arrest and search of the vehicle in this "dial-a-dope" case.
    Result: On the second day of trial, Mr. Mines made successful application to have the drug evidence (worth approximately $15,000) excluded on the basis that the search was unlawful. All charges dismissed. No criminal record.
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