The way people communicate has changed. For many people today, texting is often the easiest and most comfortable way to connect — particularly when the alternative is making a difficult or stressful phone call. Vancouver criminal defence lawyer David Karp recognized that the legal profession needed to adapt too. Throughout his 25 years of criminal…
Can You Be Charged With Coercive Control in Canada? Understanding the New Criminal Offence Canada has made a significant change to its criminal laws governing intimate partner violence. As part of the Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16), Parliament created a new Criminal Code offence specifically addressing coercive or controlling conduct toward an intimate partner. Bill…
Receiving positive feedback from a client is always appreciated, particularly when they describe how the support they received helped them through a difficult and stressful time. David Karp recently received this 5-star Google review from a client: “David and his staff are very professional, straightforward, and helped me get my life back on track. Helped…
Canada has introduced significant changes to its bail laws. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) received Royal Assent on June 15, 2026, with the new bail and sentencing provisions coming into force on July 15, 2026. The legislation makes a number of important amendments to the Criminal Code affecting how courts determine whether…