Bail Hearings
Bail Hearings in BC: What to Expect at Your First Court Appearance
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in British Columbia, your first court appearance may involve bail
September 29, 2025
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Blogs - Stern Shapray
Blogs – Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers: Stay informed with updates on criminal and quasi-criminal defence, including insights on charges, regulations, and legal strategies.
Sexual Offence
Facing Sexual Offence Charges in BC? Know Your Rights and Defence Options
Facing sexual offence charges in BC? Being charged with a sexual offence is one of the most serious situations you
September 29, 2025
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The 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. Penalties for drug
October 18, 2017
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Delay in Criminal Courts – R v. Jordan, [2016] 1 SCR 631 by Stephanie Head
The right to trial within a reasonable time has long been enshrined in section 11(b) of the Charter. What the
August 16, 2017
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Is the evidence against you admissible? It may depend on the reasonableness of the search and seizure.
If you are looking to hire the best criminal lawyer in Surrey for your case, you need to make sure
February 17, 2015
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What are the consequences of criminal conviction?
If jail time is served following a conviction on criminal charges there are a number of losses you may experience
February 5, 2015
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Michael Shapray on News1130 – 20th Anniversary of OJ Simpson Trial
Vancouver criminal lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray is interviewed about the impact of the OJ Simpson trial on
January 25, 2015
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Animal cruelty cases in the Lower Mainland
Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 about the recent spate of
January 25, 2015
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Vancouver Criminal Lawyers Resolving charges outside court – What is diversion and how does it work?
Diversion is a process in our justice system which recognizes that people make mistakes and, depending on the circumstances, deserve
January 15, 2015
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