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Violent Offences - Assault

Crimes of violence, such as assault or even uttering threats now carry a real possibility of a jail term if convicted. These cases are often media sensitive and evoke powerful emotional responses and pressure from a misinformed public.  Perhaps more than any other kinds of offences in the Criminal Code, prosecutions for crimes of violence are perpetrated on the information of persons with ulterior motives, who utilize the criminal justice system to achieve ends not recognized by the criminal law.  For example, civil law suits, child welfare matters, property issues, divorce or just simple anger and vindictiveness underlie complaints giving rise to the criminal prosecution.  



The mere allegation of an assault, and in particular, a sexual assault, could change your life forever.  By way of example, a conviction for a sex crime will almost certainly result in you being further stigmatized in the Sex Offender Information Registry (SOIRA).

If you have been charged with a sex crime, you want an experienced criminal defence lawyer who will protect your rights, cross examine the so-called victim with vigor and make sure you get to tell your side of the story.  Seeking the best possible outcome requires an extremely competent, experienced and proven lawyer to fight for you.

Calgary criminal defence lawyer, David G. Chow, has successfully defended cases of this nature ranging from common assault to aggravated assault, possession of pepper spray to possession of automatic weapons and explosives, home invasion to armed robbery and uttering threats to sexual assault.  Given the specific dynamics of crimes of violence, an accused needs a Calgary criminal defence lawyer versed in the law, but also capable of exposing the truth through rigorous cross examination at trial. Mr. Chow is a ferocious cross examiner.

Mr. Chow has successfully conducted hundreds of trials for violent offences both as a Prosecutor with the A.A.G. and as defence counsel.  He has obtained acquittals utilizing the entire spectrum of defences, including "identification", "self defence", "consent" and more. 

If you are charged with a violent crime, let criminal defence lawyer, David Chow put his knowledge and experience to work for you.  



Calgary defence lawyer, Tonii K. Roulston defends all crimes of violence. She has defined her career defending some of the highest profile and difficult sexual assault cases.  Ms. Roulston will explore all your options when determining the best possible defence and ensure your rights are protected.  Ms. Roulston truly cares about your life before, during and after the accusation, the charges and the trial. 

Ms. Roulston has tried numerous sexual assault cases; winning outright acquittals when other lawyers thought the case was impossible to win or were even too timid to try.

For a list and summary of some of the violent offences cases defended by David G. Chow, please click here.

Click here to view the profile of Defence lawyer, Tonii Roulston.

If you have been charged with assault, uttering threats or any other crime of violence, the Calgary criminal law firm, Roulston Chow can help.

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Main Phone: (403) 452-8018
David G. Chow (Ext. 1)
Tonii K. Roulston (Ext. 2)
Andrea Urquhart (Ext. 3)

We Defend All Crimes of Violence

  • Assault
  • Domestic Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Assault with a Weapon
  • Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm
  • Aggravated Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Interference
  • Criminal Harassment (Stalking)
  • Choking (Strangulation)
  • Uttering Threats
  • Robbery
  • Home Invasion
  • Criminal Negligence
  • Possession of a Weapon Dangerous
  • Attempted Murder

And more...