Peterborough CRIMINAL LAWYERS
We have extensive experience defending clients against a wide range of charges, including DUIs, sexual assault, domestic assault, internet offences, and more. Whatever the allegation, our team is committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome.
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Some of the Criminal Allegations We Defend Against in Peterborough
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Recent Peterborough Cases & Success Stories
CASE STUDY: Assault of Ex-partner
Our client, Mr. I, was charged with assault following an incident at a bar that he was visiting with his previous partner. Mr. I was having a conversation with his ex-partner when the complainant approached and began forcing himself on her.
CASE STUDY: Impaired Driving by Drugs
Ms. D was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle in February of 2025. She had called 911 to report a car collision wherein she had rear-ended another vehicle. The officers performed a standardized field sobriety test (SFST) and, within less than twenty seconds of conducting the test, the officer decided to arrest her.
CASE STUDY: Domestic Assault and Forcible Confinement
Our client, Mr. Q, a young father and business owner with no prior arrests and no criminal record found himself in a difficult situation when his common-law girlfriend, the complainant, accused him of assaulting her and forcible confinement.
CASE STUDY: Withdrawn Domestic Assault
Our client, Mr. L, a middle-aged man with no criminal record and no prior arrests found himself in a difficult situation. His estranged wife, the complainant, accused him of assaulting her after they had gotten into an argument.
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Peterborough Crime Snapshot
*Per available police information.
- Fourth quarter numbers for 2024 showed a 16% increase in crime over fourth quarter 2023, but police clearance rates also increased by 19%;
- The most common crime in Peterborough is assault;
- This is true, but reporting it like this would obscure the fact that the actual amount of attempted murders decreased from one to zero;
- The severity of crime in Peterborough stayed stagnant through 2024.
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