Criminal Litigation

1. Criminal Tickets

Criminal tickets are formal notices issued to individuals or businesses for breaches of laws or regulations, typically involving minor criminal charges such as traffic infractions or public disorder offences. The team at AEGIS Law will help you:

• Review the ticket and relevant evidence

• Provide tailored legal advice

• Represent you in defence, aiming to reduce or dismiss the penalty

Common Examples:

• Traffic Violations: Speeding, running a red light, etc.

• Public Disorder Violations: Public intoxication, disturbing the peace, etc.

Reducing Fines or Dropping Charges: We work diligently to leverage legal strategies aimed at reducing your fines or having criminal charges dismissed.

2. Sexual Assault & Harassment

Sexual assault and harassment are serious criminal offences that can result in lengthy prison sentences and a permanent criminal record. These cases often involve intense public scrutiny and pressure. Our seasoned defence counsel provides robust legal representation to ensure a fair trial for the accused, while also offering dedicated advocacy for complainants to protect their rights through the legal process.

• Sexual Assault Defense: Comprehensive defence strategies designed to safeguard the accused’s legal rights and achieve the best possible outcome.

• Sexual Harassment Representation: Support for both respondents and complainants, including investigation, evidence gathering, and litigation guidance.

3. Domestic Violence

Domestic violence encompasses physical, emotional, or financial abuse, typically involving a spouse, partner, or family member. Being accused of domestic violence carries serious criminal consequences. At AEGIS Law, we represent clients in domestic violence matters to secure reductions or dismissals of charges when evidence is insufficient or allegations are overstated. We also provide legal support to victims, ensuring their safety and rights are protected.

• Domestic Violence Defense: Aggressive, fair representation for those accused of domestic abuse.

• Protection Order Applications: Assistance for victims in obtaining legal protection orders to ensure personal safety.

• Case Review: Thorough analysis of all evidence to guarantee fair treatment under the law.

4. Violent Crimes

Violent crimes—such as physical assault, battery, robbery, and related offenses—carry severe penalties. At AEGIS Law, we provide skilled defence representation to ensure your rights are fully protected throughout the legal process and to pursue the most favorable outcome possible.

• Assault Defense: Comprehensive legal support for individuals charged with assault, ensuring fair treatment and a vigorous defence.

• Robbery & Burglary: Expertise in handling complex cases involving violence and theft, from initial charge through trial.

5. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Offences

Driving under the influence is a serious criminal offence that can lead to license suspension, substantial fines, and even imprisonment. Our legal team specializes in DUI defence, striving to mitigate the consequences for our clients—whether by reducing fines or avoiding license suspension.

• DUI Defence: We provide robust representation to help you contest DUI charges and seek reduced or dismissed penalties.

6. Drug & Controlled Substances Offences

Drug‑related charges may include possession, trafficking, or production of prohibited substances. These allegations can carry severe penalties. At AEGIS Law, we offer robust defence for drug offences—particularly focusing on challenging charges when law‑enforcement procedures or evidence gathering were unlawful.

• Drug Possession Defence: Assistance in contesting possession charges and achieving the best possible outcome.

• Illegal Search Defence: Challenging the legality of police searches and evidence collection to have improperly obtained evidence excluded.

7. Financial Crimes

Financial crimes include fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and related offences. We assist clients facing complex financial crime allegations by conducting thorough legal analysis and evidence review to deliver the strongest possible defence.

• Fraud Defence: Handling financial fraud cases across banking, taxation, insurance, and other sectors.

• Money Laundering Defence: Providing legal representation for clients accused of money laundering.

8. Fraud

Fraud encompasses financial fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, and similar offences. At AEGIS Law, we provide specialized defence for clients accused of fraud—helping to clarify the facts and minimize criminal penalties.

• Financial Fraud Defence: Legal representation for individuals and businesses charged with financial scams, embezzlement, or other deceptive practices.

• Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft Defence: Assistance for clients facing charges related to unauthorized use of credit cards or theft of personal identifying information.

9. Homicide

Homicide is among the most serious criminal charges, carrying penalties up to life imprisonment or, in rare cases, capital punishment. Our defence team provides vigorous representation in homicide cases to ensure you receive a fair trial throughout every stage of the legal process.

• First‑Degree Murder: Defence counsel for clients charged with premeditated murder, challenging evidence of intent and procedural fairness.

• Manslaughter: Representation for clients facing charges of unlawful killing without premeditation, including both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.

10. Parole & Bail（Parole & Bail）

Parole and bail are critical stages in criminal proceedings. Bail allows an accused individual to remain free while awaiting trial, subject to conditions set by the court. Parole permits an inmate to serve part of their sentence under supervision in the community, provided they comply with prescribed conditions.

At AEGIS Law, we assist clients in securing bail or parole and ensure they maintain their freedom under lawful conditions:

• Bail Applications: We prepare and present bail motions, advocating for release conditions that allow you to await trial outside custody.

• Parole Hearings: We guide clients through the parole process, compiling evidence of rehabilitation and support systems to maximize the likelihood of early release.

11. Extradition

Extradition involves one government surrendering an individual accused or convicted of a crime to another country for trial or incarceration. We assist clients in handling international extradition matters, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process and providing robust defence.

• Extradition Defense: Representation during extradition proceedings to safeguard your legal rights.

• International Legal Support: Managing complex cases involving cross‑border legal issues.

AEGIS Law is dedicated to providing every client with the most professional and reliable legal services. No matter how complex your case may be, we will strive to protect your rights and secure the fairest possible outcome within the bounds of the law. We understand the gravity and intricacy of criminal proceedings, and our legal team will accompany you every step of the way with the highest level of expertise and empathy, guiding and supporting you through every legal challenge.