When you are charged with a crime, it is very overwhelming and scary. That is why it is so important to have an experienced criminal defence lawyer at your side every step of the way. I recently helped a family and was sent this lovely email. I am very happy I was able to offer…
David Karp is the first and only lawyer I have ever had to work with to settle a legal issue and he is by far the best person for the job. He thinks from an empathetic mind and he relates to the individual and makes sure that he considers all his clients views and all…
Have you been arrested? In British Columbia, if someone has been arrested and kept in custody by a police officer or judicial justice, they will appear before a judge in Provincial Court as soon as possible for a bail hearing (also called a “show cause” or “judicial interim release” hearing). It is important to have…
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Law enforcement often conducts lengthy investigations before arresting someone or making any formal charges. If police have been asking questions or if you think you might be under investigation, it is your right to seek legal counsel. Criminal Defence lawyer, David Karp is dedicated to protecting the rights of those who are under law enforcement…
The Delay Argument or the Jordan Decison refers to the Charter of rights and freedoms: section 11(b) – the right to be tried within a reasonable time. This important freedom was highlighted in a landmark decision that set waves throughout the Criminal Court System in Canada. The case in which this decision was made was…
Key Facts about the Cannabis Act The Cannabis Act known as Bill C45 is the law which legalized recreational cannabis use for ages 19+ across Canada. This law came into effect as of October 17, 2018. There are many questions about the Act and although there has been a lot of documentation published…
Have you been charged with a crime? This is a stressful time and choosing a lawyer to represent you is not easy. How do you even begin to choose a lawyer? Many questions could be running through your mind… How do I find a good lawyer? Will I be able to talk to…
What is an Immediate Roadside Prohibition? According to a fact sheet issued by the Government of British Columbia, an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) is a driving prohibition issued to alcohol-affected drivers under the Motor Vehicle Act due to drinking and driving with blood alcohol concentrations of 50 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood (50mg% or…
It’s been a long night out with friends, you’re driving home, there’s a road block ahead, you pull up…then comes the inevitable… “License and registration…” Do you know your rights? By law, a police office may ask to see an individuals license and registration at any time, while said person is operating a motor vehicle,…