# Stern Shapray > Criminal Lawyers ## Posts - [Domestic Assault Allegations in BC: What Happens After an Arrest](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/domestic-assault-allegations-in-bc-what-happens-after-an-arrest/): After an arrest, police may release the accused person or hold them for a bail hearing. - [Comparing Defences for Drug Trafficking Charges in BC](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/comparing-defences-for-drug-trafficking-charges-in-bc/): Facing a drug trafficking charge in British Columbia can involve complex evidence, serious potential consequences, and a prosecution that may rely on surveillance, searches, expert evidence, or communications records. - [How Evidence Exclusion Works in BC Criminal Cases](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/how-evidence-exclusion-works-in-bc-criminal-cases/): In many criminal cases, the evidence gathered by police plays a central role in determining the outcome. - [Criminal Harassment and Uttering Threats in BC: What the Law Says](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/criminal-harassment-and-uttering-threats-in-bc-what-the-law-says/): Criminal harassment and uttering threats are serious offences under the Criminal Code of Canada. - [Common Patterns in BC Criminal Case Outcomes: What Shapes the Result?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/common-patterns-in-bc-criminal-case-outcomes-what-shapes-the-result/): One of the most common questions people ask after being charged with a criminal offence in British Columbia is: "What is likely to happen in my case?" - [Summer Impaired Driving Charges in BC: What Drivers Should Know](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/summer-impaired-driving-charges-in-bc-what-drivers-should-know/): Summer in British Columbia often means long weekends, patio gatherings, festivals, vacations, and increased travel across the province. - [Bail Strategy in BC Hearings: What Judges Look For](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/bail-strategy-in-bc-hearings-what-judges-look-for/): After an arrest in British Columbia, one of the first and most important stages in a criminal case is the bail hearing. - [Facing False Allegations in BC? How Defence Lawyers Challenge Credibility](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/facing-false-allegations-in-bc-how-defence-lawyers-challenge-credibility/): Being accused of a criminal offence is serious under any circumstances. - [Theft Charges in BC: What’s the Difference Between Minor and Serious Theft?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/theft-charges-in-bc-whats-the-difference-between-minor-and-serious-theft/): Facing a theft charge in British Columbia can be stressful, especially when you’re unsure how serious the situation is or what comes next. - [The Criminal Court Process in BC: A Step-by-Step Overview](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/the-criminal-court-process-in-bc-a-step-by-step-overview/): Being charged with a criminal offence in British Columbia can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what to expect next. - [Illegal Searches in BC: When Evidence Can Be Excluded from Court](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/illegal-searches-in-bc-when-evidence-can-be-excluded-from-court/): In Canada, individuals are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. - [Weapons Offences in BC: Charges, Penalties, and Defence Strategies](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/weapons-offences-in-bc-charges-penalties-and-defence-strategies/): Weapons offences in British Columbia are taken seriously by police, Crown counsel, and the courts. - [How a Criminal Record Can Impact Travel, Housing, and Your Future](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/how-a-criminal-record-can-impact-travel/): When someone is charged with a criminal offence in British Columbia, the immediate concern is often the court process and potential penalties. - [How the Youth Criminal Justice Act Works in British Columbia](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/how-youth-criminal-justice-act-works-in-bc/): When a young person is charged with a criminal offence in British Columbia, their case is not handled the same way as an adult matter. - [What Is a Peace Bond and Should You Agree to One?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/what-is-a-peace-bond-should-you-agree-to-one/): If you are searching for a peace bond lawyer in British Columbia, you are probably dealing with a stressful situation already, an allegation, a conflict, or a complaint that has landed in the criminal justice system. - [Assault Charges in British Columbia: Levels, Penalties, and What to Expect](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/assault-charges-in-british-columbia/): An assault charge can change everything fast, your job, your reputation, your travel plans, and your peace of mind. - [Under Criminal Investigation in BC? What to Do Before Charges Are Laid](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/under-criminal-investigation-in-bc/): Finding out you are “under investigation” can feel like charges are inevitable, but that is not how the process works in British Columbia. - [Will Criminal Charges Affect Your Job in BC? What Employees Need to Know](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/will-criminal-charges-affect-your-job-in-bc/): If you have been arrested, questioned, or charged with a criminal offence in British Columbia, it is normal to worry about your paycheck, your reputation at work, and whether you could lose your job. - [Fraud and Financial Crimes in BC: Can You Avoid Jail with a Conditional Sentence?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/fraud-and-financial-crimes-in-bc/): Being charged with fraud and financial crimes in British Columbia is a serious matter. - [Facing Border Offence Charges in BC? How a Defence Lawyer Can Help](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/facing-border-offence-charges-in-bc/): Facing border offence charges in British Columbia can be intimidating and have serious consequences. - [Domestic Assault Charges in BC: What Bail and No-Contact Orders Mean for You](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/domestic-assault-charges-in-bc/): If you face domestic assault charges in BC or someone you care about has been charged with domestic assault in British Columbia, the experience can feel overwhelming and confusing. - [Charged With a Drug Offence in BC? What You Need to Know](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/charged-with-a-drug-offence-in-bc/): A drug charge can turn your life upside down in an instant. - [Bail Hearings in BC: What to Expect at Your First Court Appearance](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/bail-hearings-in-bc-what-to-expect/): If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in British Columbia, your first court appearance may involve bail hearings in BC. - [Facing Sexual Offence Charges in BC? Know Your Rights and Defence Options](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/facing-sexual-offence-charges-in-bc/): Facing sexual offence charges in BC? Being charged with a sexual offence is one of the most serious situations you can face in the Canadian justice system. - [The Impact of Legal Marijuana on Impaired Driving Charges](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/impact-of-legal-marijuana-on-impaired-driving-charges/): Currently section 253(1) of the Criminal Code prohibits driving under the influence of any drug including marijuana. - [Delay in Criminal Courts – R v. Jordan, [2016] 1 SCR 631 by Stephanie Head](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/delay-in-criminal-courts-r-v-jordan-2016-1-scr-631/): Delay in criminal courts - SCC’s recent decision in R v. - [Is the evidence against you admissible? It may depend on the reasonableness of the search and seizure.](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/best-criminal-lawyer-in-surrey-knows-the-rules-of-evidence/): If you are looking to hire the best criminal lawyer in Surrey for your case, you need to make sure to hire a skilled and experienced criminal defence lawyer who is familiar with the laws of evidence. - [What are the consequences of criminal conviction?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/consequences-of-criminal-conviction/): If jail time is served following a conviction on criminal charges there are a number of losses you may experience - the most obvious one being a loss of personal freedom. - [Michael Shapray on News1130 - 20th Anniversary of OJ Simpson Trial](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/michael-shapray-news1130-20th-anniversary-oj-simpson-trial/): Vancouver criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray is interviewed about the impact of the OJ Simpson trial on the way the media deals with criminal cases. - [Animal cruelty cases in the Lower Mainland](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/animal-cruelty-cases-lower-mainland/): Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 about the recent spate of animal cruelty cases in the Lower Mainland. - [Vancouver Criminal Lawyers Resolving charges outside court - What is diversion and how does it work?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/vancouver-criminal-lawyers/): Vancouver criminal lawyers pursue this option diversion is a process in our justice system which recognizes that people make mistakes and, depending on the circumstances, deserve a second chance. - [Canadian Prostitution Laws - News1130 Interview](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/canadian-prostitution-laws/): Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 interview about Canadian Prostitution Laws - the background and the effect of the Conservative Government's new legislation. - [Clear as Mud – Seeing through Canada’s Changing Prostitution Laws](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/clear-mud-seeing-canadas-changing-prostitution-laws/): Many Canadians are unsure about prostitution laws. Learn what activities were illegal before 2014 and how new legislation changed the legal landscape. - [Presumption of Innocence, the burden and standard of proof in criminal law in Surrey](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/presumption-of-innocence-burden-proof-standard-proof-criminal-law/): If you have ever watched an episode of Law and Order or read a John Grisham novel, you are likely reasonably familiar with the phrase “innocent until proven guilty”. - [BC’s New Distracted Driving Penalties](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/distracted-driving-laws/): Distracted driving laws in BC are evolving. Though they are not yet as severe as BC drinking and driving laws, they are clearly getting tougher. - [The Effective Use of Fingerprint Evidence by Criminal Defence Lawyers](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/the-effective-use-of-fingerprint-evidence-by-criminal-defence-lawyers/): Fingerprint evidence is a critical piece of many criminal investigations and prosecutions in British Columbia. - [Trinity Western Law School’s “Christian Covenant” and the BC Law Society](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/trinity-western-law-schools-christian-covenant-and-the-bc-law-society/): Trinity Western University Law School which is due to open in 2016, has come under fire because of the “Christian covenant” TWU students must sign. - [Domestic Violence Charges in the NFL](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/domestic-violence-charges-in-the-nfl/): Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray and Associates is interviewed on News1130 on the recent high profile domestic violence cases involving NFL players. - [Stern Albert Shapray Client Retains Freedom Due to Unreasonable Delay Finding](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/big-win-for-stern-albert-shapray-in-vancouver-provincial-court/): Vancouver criminal lawyer Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates was co-counsel on a significant drug charges case thrown out of court September 19, 2014. - [Are BC's drunk driving laws unconstitutional?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/are-bcs-drunk-driving-laws-unconstitutional/): Michael Shapray, surrey criminal lawyer, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News1130 September 14th, 2014 about the ongoing constitutional challenges to BC's new drunk driving laws, as well as the recent conviction of a 28 year-old Vancouver woman on infanticide charges. - [ICBC Rate Hike and Distracted Driving](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/icbc-rate-hike-and-distracted-driving/): Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News1130 August 26th, 2014 about distracted driving and the reasons behind ICBC's proposed car insurance rate hike. - [Sexploitation in North Vancouver leads to extortion charges](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/sexploitation-in-north-vancouver-leads-to-extortion-charges/): Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News 1130 about a recent extortion case involving sexually explicit video found by a North Vancouver resident on a lost cell phone. - ["Mr. Big" Confessions and Recent Yaletown Shootings](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/mr-big-confessions-and-the-recent-yaletown-shootings/): Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News 1130 about the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the test to determine the admissibility of evidence gathered during "Mr. - [Animal cruelty charges and the "Surrey Six" trial](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/pets-locked-in-hot-cars-and-the-surrey-six-trial/): Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News 1130 about the legal issues arising around pets being locked in hot cars, as well as the status of the "Surrey Six" trial. - [The legal consequences of 'toking up' down south.](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/michael-shapray-on-cross-border-risks-for-canadians-smoking-up-down-south/) - [The current state of the legal aid system in BC](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/the-current-state-of-the-legal-aid-system-in-bc/): Surrey Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News1130 about BC lawyers' recent withdrawal of services to raise awareness of the issue of underfunded legal aid services in BC. - [BC's new liquor laws: How will they affect you?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/bcs-new-liquor-laws-how-will-they-affect-you/): Surrey Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News1130 about minimum prices during Happy Hours, wider availability of bottled beer and wine and how the new laws affect public consumption of alcohol. - [Has justice been served in the Stanley Cup Riot cases?](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/has-justice-been-served-in-the-stanley-cup-riot-cases/): Surrey Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News1130 on the third anniversary of the Stanley Cup Riots. - [Can Canada's Laws Keep Up with "New Style" Crimes](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/can-canadas-laws-keep-up-with-new-style-crimes/): An interesting article in MetroNews about crime and the young. Can Canada’s old criminal laws keep up with the new style crimes? - [Listen to Michael Shapray from Stern Albert Shapray on News1130 discussing the "Moncton Murder" case](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/listen-to-michael-shapray-from-stern-albert-shapray-on-news1130-discussing-the-moncton-murder-case/): Surrey Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray, of Stern Albert Shapray & Associates is interviewed on News1130 on the speed of the process, the importance of video evidence, and the effects of social media in the #MonctonMurder case. - [Listen to Michael Shapray on News1130 discussing the changing legal landscape for marijuana.](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/listen-to-michael-shapray-on-news1130-discussing-the-changing-legal-landscape-regarding-marijuana/): Listen to Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, interviewed on the changing marijuana laws in this country. - [Listen to Michael Shapray on News1130 on the "Surrey Hockey Mom Murder" and the impact of a Prior Criminal Record](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/listen-to-michael-shapray-on-news1130-on-the-hockey-mom-murder-and-the-impact-of-a-prior-criminal-record/): Listen to Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, interviewed on the recent arrest in the "Surrey Hockey Mom Murder" case and the effect that a prior criminal conviction might have at trial. - [Read article in the Province on the sentencing hearing of Marvin Stern’s client on Stanley Cup Riot charges](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/read-article-in-the-province-on-the-sentencing-hearing-of-marvin-sterns-client-on-stanley-cup-riot-charges/): Delay in getting to court caused by refusal to plead guilty to a charge of assaulting a police officer. - [Listen to Michael Shapray on News1130 - drunk driving laws & police at Wreck Beach](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/michael-shaprays-weekly-legal-analysis-segment-may-18th-2014-on-news1130-bcs-drunk-driving-laws-and-police-at-wreck-beach/): Listen to Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, interviewed on BC's controversial impaired driving laws, due process, and the legal challenge at the Supreme Court of Canada. - [Canada's tough-on-crime agenda out of style? US and Canada moving in opposite directions.](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/canadas-tough-on-crime-agenda-out-of-style/): Newly released reports show two countries moving in opposite directions on law and order: Canada gearing up for stricter sentencing laws just as the tough-on-crime era winds down in the United States. - [Listen to Michael Shapray on News1130 - "Surrey Six" and cameras in courtroom](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/michael-shaprays-first-weekly-legal-analysis-segment-may-11th-2014-on-news1130/): Listen to Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray, providing his insights on the “Surrey Six” case and on the issue of cameras in courtroom in his new weekly legal analysis segment. - [Listen to Michael Shapray interviewed on CKNW April 3rd, 2014](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/michael-shapray-on-cknw-discussing-domestic-violence-and-restraining-orders/): Surrey criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray is interviewed on CKNW regarding the use and efficacy of restraining orders in domestic violence cases. - [Marvin Stern on CTV News discussing his client's sentencing on a deadly drunk driving case](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/marvin-stern-on-ctv/): Here is a recent video of Marvin Stern on CTV discussing his client's sentencing on a deadly drunk driving case. ## Pages - [Prince George Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/prince-george-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers defends individuals facing criminal charges in Prince George and across northern British Columbia. - [Nanaimo Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/nanaimo-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers defends individuals facing criminal charges in Nanaimo and across central Vancouver Island. - [Fort St. John Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/fort-st-john-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers defends individuals facing criminal charges in Fort St. John and across the Peace Region of northeastern British Columbia. - [Victoria Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/victoria-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers represents individuals facing criminal charges in Victoria and across Vancouver Island. - [Kelowna Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/kelowna-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers defends individuals facing criminal charges in Kelowna and across the Okanagan. - [Vancouver Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/vancouver-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers has been defending clients facing criminal charges in Vancouver and across British Columbia since 1997. - [Surrey Criminal Lawyer](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/surrey-criminal-lawyer/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers has been defending clients facing criminal charges in Surrey and throughout British Columbia since 1997. - [Jill Bennett Show](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/jill-bennett-show/): Jill Bennett Show - Stern Shapray Major justice stories making headlines this week Listen Now Immigration removals tied to B.C. - [Kaitlyn Daly](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/kaitlyn-daly/): Kaitlyn Daly grew up in Coquitlam, British Columbia, and spent time in the Kootenay region. - [Impaired & Criminal Driving Offences](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/impaired-criminal-driving-offences/): Our Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers BC defence team handles impaired and criminal driving offences charges, helping protect your rights, licence, record, and future from serious consequences. - [Internet Crimes](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/internet-crimes/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers offers skilled, discreet defence for online offences including cyberstalking, fraud, and image sharing. - [Terms and Conditions](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/terms-and-conditions/): All use of this website is subject to the following Terms and Conditions. - [Privacy Policy](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/privacy-policy/): Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers ("us", "we", or "our") operates http://sternshapraylaw.ca (the "Site"). - [Practice Areas](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/practice-areas/): At Stern Shapray, we provide legal representation across a wide range of criminal and quasi-criminal matters, from serious charges to regulatory and provincial offences. - [Testimonials](https://sternshapraylaw.ca/testimonials/): Testimonials for Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers. 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