Areas of Practice
Narcotics
The Criminal Code and the Drugs and Substances Act both inform the prosecution of narcotics offences in Canada.
If you have been investigated for a drug-related offence in Canada you need advice from a lawyer NOW. Call or email us to discuss how we can help.
Jayse has succeeded in BCPC and BCSC on many drug files. c.f.:
Police arrest accused with insufficient surveillance 2018 BCPC 99
Poorly executed warrant at a residence 2014 BCSC 723
Delay caused by lenghy prosecution 2016 BCSC 606
Arrest of an accused at a suspected ‘drug house’ BCPC:
R. v. G. 8 Jan 2008, Abbotsford Registry #84938-2C (BCPC)
Car with 30kg of fresh marijuana stopped for smell by highway officer:
R. v. T. 16 Sep 2016, Abbotsford Registry #82455-3C (BCPC)
Driving Offences
The Motor Vehicle Act of BC and the Criminal Code both inform the prosecution of driving offences in Canada.
Offences have potential outcomes from small fines to lengthy prohibitions and even jail time. Don’t let the Crown dictate the outcome of your situation. Call a lawyer now!
Jayse has succeeded in:
Overturning a driving prohibition before the BCSC: 2017 BCSC 2021
An acquittal on a dangerous driving charge with injury: 2014 BCSC 310
Property Crimes
Property offences are highly fact-specific, but each engages the criminal standard of proof. Jayse has successfully argued for reasonable sentences for his clients, convinced the Crown to enter stays of proceedings, and secured his clients acquittals on numerous property crimes including frauds, thefts, break and enters, mischiefs, and robberies.
Crimes of Violence
Whether you’re facing a charge of robbery, assault causing bodily harm, assault with weapons ranging from firearms to sandwiches, threats, 810 peace bond applications or harassment, Jayse has dealt with all of these types of charges. Whether you’re facing a domestic assault allegation from your partner or you were allegedly involved in a barfight, Jayse will devote his time to addressing the concerns you have, endeavouring to resolve the matter as soon as possible, and if necessary, run a trial as your defence counsel.
Other Offences
Other Canadian statutes may result in quasi-criminal charges. Having defended clients charged with Wildlife Act, Fisheries, Environmental Management Act offences and others, Jayse will help you clear the record.
Charter Applications
With his grounding in defending individuals accused of drug offences, Jayse has learned how to approach the rights protected by our Charter and how to make them work for you. From before his time at UBC Law, Jayse was interested and engaged with the balancing act struck between government and individuals’ rights. In his many years of practice he has brought many novel Charter arguments before the courts, attacking sentencing regimes, police actions, rules of evidence, court delays, Crown disclosure issues, and more.
Every search is a trespass, every seizure a theft