{"id":5876,"date":"2024-06-08T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T17:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/?page_id=5876"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:50:31","slug":"pre-charge-legal-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Charge Legal Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Involving a lawyer before the Crown lays charges can sometimes change the outcome of a criminal case. If the police ask you for an interview or you believe you\u2019re under investigation, your next steps may matter more than you might think.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> or another lawyer from our team can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to the investigators.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent you from saying or doing anything that harms your case.<\/li>\n<li>Protect your legal rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria has handled hundreds of criminal cases since 2021. We have won the Consumer Choice Award for Best Criminal Defence Firm in Victoria. We are available 24\/7 in urgent cases, and 75 five-star Google reviews praise our services.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to us before you talk to the police. We will work to resolve matters before they ever reach a courtroom.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>You\u2019re under investigation. What next?<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you know the police are looking into your conduct, these three steps can help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Exercise your right to remain silent.<\/b> You have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/csj-sjc\/rfc-dlc\/ccrf-ccdl\/check\/art10b.html\">right to speak with a lawyer<\/a> before answering police questions. You don\u2019t have to explain yourself on the spot.<\/li>\n<li><b>Do not destroy, alter, or hand over anything without legal advice.<\/b> Don\u2019t delete messages or hand over devices without speaking with a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contact a lawyer before Crown Counsel reviews your file.<\/b> Once police submit their report, we may still be able to intervene on your behalf. That window closes once Crown Counsel decides.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Getting ahead of the investigation gives your lawyer the best chance to shape what happens next.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What happens during a criminal investigation in Victoria?<\/h2>\n<p><b>The local police detachments in Victoria include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Victoria Police Department.<\/li>\n<li>Saanich Police.<\/li>\n<li>Oak Bay Police.<\/li>\n<li>West Shore RCMP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of these departments could investigate your actions if they believe you may have committed a criminal offence.<\/p>\n<p><b>They will likely gather evidence through:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Surveillance.<\/li>\n<li>Search warrants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The police may seize property, phones, or documents under a warrant. They may not return these items quickly. If the police believe they have enough evidence, they compile a Report to Crown Counsel. This summarizes the investigation and recommends charges.<\/p>\n<p>From here, charges are not automatic. Many investigations end. No report is ever submitted, or the Crown Counsel declines to act on the report.\u00a0 Pre-charge legal advice can sometimes tilt the balance in your favour.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2>How does Crown Counsel decide on charges in BC?<\/h2>\n<p>In BC, unlike other provinces, Crown Counsel alone decides whether a charge proceeds.<\/p>\n<p><b>It applies a two-part test set out in the BC Prosecution Service\u2019s charge assessment standard:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Is there a substantial likelihood of conviction?<\/b> Crown Counsel assesses what evidence would likely be admissible, how strong it is, and whether a real defence could succeed.<\/li>\n<li><b>Does the public interest require a prosecution?<\/b> Even where the evidence is strong, Crown Counsel weighs the seriousness of the allegation and the individual\u2019s circumstances before proceeding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We can make written submissions directly to Crown Counsel at this stage, before it makes a decision. These submissions come from your lawyer rather than from you. Unlike a statement to the police, they cannot later be used against you.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>How can pre-charge legal advice help?<\/h2>\n<p><b>As well as preparing submissions to Crown Counsel, we can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain and protect your legal rights.<\/li>\n<li>Attend police interviews with you.<\/li>\n<li>Advise what you should or shouldn\u2019t do.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent you from weakening your position later.<\/li>\n<li>Review the evidence that police are relying on.<\/li>\n<li>Identify any Charter issues with how the police gathered the evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Pursue a restorative justice referral or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/alternative-measures-program\/\">alternative measures<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the Crown proceeds with a charge despite our efforts, the work already done reviewing the evidence puts your defence ahead from day one.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the charge, you may be released on an appearance notice or an undertaking with conditions. Alternatively, you could be held for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail hearing<\/a> at the Victoria Courthouse on Burdett Avenue. From there, we argue for your release and begin work in earnest on your defence.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>What do our pre-charge legal advice packages include?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Our pre-charge legal advice packages include the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; text-align: left;\">SITUATION<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 65%; text-align: left;\">HOW WE CAN HELP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Explaining where you stand<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We contact the investigating detachment, whether that's VicPD, Saanich Police, Oak Bay Police, or West Shore RCMP. We find out whether the police have submitted a Report to Crown Counsel yet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>You've already had contact with police or investigators<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We review exactly what you told them. We flag anything that could strengthen or weaken a future Report to Crown Counsel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>You've had contact with witnesses or the complainant<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We review any messages or contact you've had with anyone involved. That can affect both the public interest test and any release conditions later.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>You want to know what you're actually facing<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We walk you through BC's two-part charge assessment test. We explain, in plain terms, what a realistic outcome looks like if Crown Counsel approves a charge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Police ask you for a 'voluntary' interview<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We can attend with you, or advise you not to attend at all.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>You believe you're a suspect, but haven't been contacted yet<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We can reach out to the investigating officer directly. We can prepare written submissions ready to go to Crown Counsel the moment a report is filed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Police execute a search warrant<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We advise you on how to respond in the moment. We also review whether the warrant itself was valid. If needed, we can apply to the BC Provincial Court in Victoria for the return of any seized items.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Situation\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>You're asked to provide a statement or documents<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How We Can Help\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">We review the police request and advise you on what you're actually required to provide. There's often no legal obligation to hand anything over without a warrant or a production order.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p>Pre-charge legal advice can help in almost any type of criminal case. People often request it when they\u2019re under investigation for sex crimes, drug offences, fraud, and domestic violence.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, here\u2019s what some of our recent clients have said about us:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cYou can fully trust them\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJulia and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. Julia&#8217;s professionalism made us feel calm in a very stressful situation\u2026 I would highly recommend Julia and her team without reservation! You can fully trust them when you need help. I don&#8217;t hesitate giving them 5 stars!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>R.A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cHigh level of professionalism\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI woke up one day with an arrest warrant for a DNA issue that happened in the past. So, I had to decide to find a lawyer that I will trust. After the highly recommendation of a good friend, I have contacted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> from Strategic Criminal Defence. I found a very high level of professionalism and a person that listen to you, which I believe is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>D.L.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cHighly recommend\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJulia was amazing in handling my case. She was very professional, reachable and made me feel comfortable asking her questions and she&#8217;s prompt in replying to your questions and concerns. I would highly recommend her service.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>J.D.P.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5876-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5876-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-5876-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5876-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-5876-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5876-1\" data-target=\"#8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1\" href=\"#8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can a lawyer really stop a charge from being laid?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8a6e0bab4b8fb69a1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, in some cases. Crown Counsel, not police, decide whether to approve a charge in BC. 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You can ask to speak with a lawyer first, and doing so does not make you look guilty. It protects you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-0881c5ce22ff4da35 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5876-1 .panel-0881c5ce22ff4da35 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0881c5ce22ff4da35 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0881c5ce22ff4da35\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5876-1\" data-target=\"#0881c5ce22ff4da35\" href=\"#0881c5ce22ff4da35\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will an investigation show up on a criminal record check?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0881c5ce22ff4da35\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not usually. A criminal record generally comes from a conviction, not from being investigated. Some employment-specific background checks may ask about ongoing investigations. It\u2019s worth asking a lawyer about your specific situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: September 14, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. She has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia and has defended clients on assault, impaired driving, theft, break and enter, and sexual offence charges. Before moving to defence work, she trained with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, giving her direct insight into how the Crown builds its case. 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