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Vancouver Murder Defence Lawyers

British Columbia Violent Crimes Defence Law Firm

While all criminal charges could have an impact on a person's life, there are some that could potentially have such a massive impact that it is critical for the accused to select an extremely experienced and effective lawyer. These charges include:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Murder
  • Attempted murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Kidnapping

These are the most serious offences. A conviction will result in a jail sentence, possibly for life. With more than 18 years of experience defending against homicide and other serious criminal charges in the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia, Mines & Company has the ability pursue the best possible results in the worst possible cases. We will explore all lines of defence, including Charter challenges to search warrants, client's police statements, DNA and fingerprint evidence. In appropriate cases we will advance expert psychiatric evidence in order to pursue a verdict of Not Guilty on account of a Mental Disorder.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. D.D. et al in Vancouver Supreme Court), our client was accused of kidnapping and assault with a weapon. At issue was whether the Crown could prove our client's identity and intentions. After an 11-day trial, we won a not guilty verdict for our client. No jail time. No criminal record.

Case Preparation and Legal Research

When we take homicide and other serious cases, we must truly commit ourselves in order to succeed. This means thorough and careful case preparation and legal research. It means working in trust and confidence with our client through all stages of the process.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver aggravated assault and murder 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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