If an individual is convicted of a serious offence, the repercussions can be significant — including a long sentence and a permanent criminal record. A promising career path may be unceremoniously terminated by criminal conviction.
If you or a family member has been charged with a crime, contact the law firm of Gary N.A. Botting, Barrister, to provide the guidance and strong defence you need. And remember one magical word of advice that can make all the difference: silence! That is the most important right you have: the right to silence. If you think you can trust the police to understand your situation and sympathize, you are sadly mistaken. No matter how much they badger you, no matter how innocent you know you are, say nothing except your personal information and your desire to speak to a lawyer. Once you speak to a lawyer, follow his advice to the letter. If the lawyer is worth his salt, he will say, "Say nothing!"
Dr. Gary Botting of the firm Gary N.A. Botting, Barrister, represents clients in Vancouver BC and throughout British Columbia in criminal defence and extradition matters, including:
- Canadian Charter Rights and Freedoms : Gary Botting protects his clients' civil liberties and fundamental freedoms, including the legal right to speak to a lawyer, to apply for legal aid, and, most importantly in the criminal context, the right to silence.
- Making bail or becoming a surety: Gary works not only with those facing charges but also with their family members and potential sureties. He explains what is needed to prepare for "show cause" hearings, how to make bail and how to become a surety, always looking out for his clients' best interests.
- Alleged murder/manslaughter, terrorism, arson and weapons offences: Dr. Gary Botting defends persons accused of murder, terrorism, arson, and narcotics and weapons offences. He strongly asserts the principles of presumption of innocence and the requirement of the Crown to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Alleged conspiracy, including narcotics and trafficking: Gary Botting represents clients in cases involving alleged conspiracy. Often, these cases include trafficking in people or narcotics, weapons offences, and other criminal matters.
- Alleged white collar crimes, including alleged fraud and I.D. theft: Dr. Botting defends those facing criminal allegations involving white collar crimes such as fraud, identity theft, Internet scams, telemarketing fraud, and embezzlement.
- Criminal appeals to the BC Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada: Dr. Botting represents clients in all types of criminal appeals.
- Parole board hearings and prisoner rights: Dr. Botting advocates for clients before the parole board and in issues involving prisoners' rights such as the right to fair trial, right to have visitors, and right to an education.
- Wrongful conviction: Dr. Gary Botting represents persons wrongfully convicted of murder and other serious crimes. He is the author of Wrongful Conviction in Canadian Law (LexisNexis, 2010).
Contact a BC Criminal Defence Lawyer
Please contact Gary N.A. Botting, Barrister and Solicitor, online or by calling 778-785-4206 or 1-888-702-0110 to schedule a free initial consultation for criminal defence or extradition matters. Gary Botting is available to make jail visits for consultation. Visa accepted.
