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Being Accused of a Crime is Incredibly Stressful. We Understand the stress that any charge brings and will do everything possible to reduce the weight on your shoulders. At Mines & Company we will explain strategies, answer your questions and present you with options that will provide the best possible outcome for you.

Vancouver Lawyers

British Columbia Criminal Defence Law Firm

The law firm of Mines & Company is dedicated exclusively to criminal law. While our knowledge of criminal defence is extensive, our understanding of the law is enhanced by Michael Mines' and Reza Mansoori Dara's past experience conducting Crown prosecutions. We understand the perspective of Crown prosecutors, their methods and their goals. Over the years, we've developed good working relationships with Crown Counsel offices, earning their respect. We believe this gives us the edge in achieving the best possible results for our clients.

 

No Criminal Defence Case Is Too Challenging

We stand up for people facing theft, impaired driving and drug charges. We represent people charged with assault and other serious offences, including murder. No matter how serious or how challenging you believe your case to be, our experience will benefit you. We have been handling criminal law cases throughout the Lower Mainland and the rest of British Columbia for more than 18 years.

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To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • January 31,2012
    R. vs. E.B. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault Police Officer.
    Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mansoori-Dara's submissions, the court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
  • 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.
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