Criminal Law 

• Criminal defence representation
• Youth and adult criminal charges
  
• Former associate Crown Attorney - in 1993 Ms. Currie was seconded for the year to the Crown Attorney's office where she prosecuted a wide variety of criminal cases
• Criminal defense counsel representing defendants in wide ranging charges
• Appointed by former Court of Appeal Justice Kaufman to be his Associate Commission Counsel into the Royal Commission of the Wrongful Conviction of Guy Paul Morin of the murder of Christine Jessop. The work in these proceedings involved a detailed analysis of the criminal justice system culminating in a report that has had far reaching impact on issues governing criminal law and procedure.
  

You are obliged in a situation (like a traffic ticket) to provide a police officer with basic information, like your name, etc. However, if a police officer wants to interview you in a formal investigation, you are not obliged to speak with him or her. By speaking with them, you are voluntarily answering their questions, and what you can say can be used against you in a Court of law. Many people feel obligated to talk to the police because they believe they may be perceived as having something to hide if they refuse. This is an incorrect assumption.

Be aware that the police do not represent you, nor are they obligated to represent your interests. The police collect facts about the case.

If you are being interviewed by the police, the police are under no obligation to provide you with legal help. Your demand must be clear: “I want to speak to a lawyer”.

Even if you do want to speak with the police, we advise that you first consult a criminal defence attorney. Providers often do not understand how their statements can hurt them - even when they believe they are truthful. Do not assume others will see a situation as you do.