Practice Areas
Criminal Defence
Mark is both capable and comfortable in the courtroom. As a former President and District Governor of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association, he mentors junior lawyers in criminal defence. His extensive legal practice encompasses the Supreme Court of Canada, Provincial Courts, Court of King’s Bench, and Court of Appeal. Mark is dedicated to safeguarding individual rights and represents clients across various criminal matters, including major offences, drug-related charges, traffic violations, and rights protection during police investigations. Noteworthy cases include second-degree murder, sexual assault, impaired driving, fraud, and dangerous driving.
We can help with:
- Criminal code offences including homicide, assault, sexual assault, impaired driving, dangerous driving causing death, criminal negligence, domestic violence, drug-related matters including trafficking and possession, extradition, theft, weapons / firearms charges, outstanding warrants, search and seizure, arbitrary detention and rights to counsel, uttering threats, break and enter, major fraud and proceeds of crime matters
- Offences under Liquor and Gaming
- Highways & Transportation violations
- Wildlife Act for Saskatchewan
- Traffic Safety and similar regulatory legislation violations
- Assisting individuals protect their rights when dealing with SGI and police during investigations
Some of Mark’s notable cases include:
- Second degree murder: R. v. B, 2017 SKQB 375
- Serious sexual assault: R. v. O, 2017 SCC 11, [2017] 1 SCR 168 Supreme Court of Canada, R. v. TO, 2015 Prov Ct, R. v. TBN and FUS, QBJ No 11 of 2013
- Impaired driving, constitutional issues including scope of police authority to stop vehicles: R. v. H, 2005 SKQB 179, 2006 SKCA 129
- Major fraud $16.8 million, R. v. F, 2014 SKQB 84, 161
- Gambling addiction, fraud, R. v. H, 2012 SKPC 38
- Numerous dangerous driving cases, including fatalities, R. v. W, 2022 SK Prov Ct, R. v. B, 2021 SK Prov Ct, R. v. P, 2019 Prov Ct, R. v. V, 2009 SKPC 48, and R. v. P. (C.T.) 2005 SKCA 123
- Search and seizure, rights to counsel, warrantless arrest, exclusion of evidence: R. v. L, 2000 SKQB 67
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Frequently asked questions about Criminal Defence:
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- Facing Criminal Charges: Know Your Rights and What to Expect!
- Understanding Your Criminal Trial: Step-by-Step!
- What should I do if I am contacted by the police?
- What is the difference between bail and probation?
- What is the difference between a criminal case and a provincial offence case?
- What are the different types of criminal defences?
- What happens if I am found guilty?
- What happens if I am found not guilty?
- What is the appeals process?
- What is a pardon?
- What is a record suspension?
- How can I clear my criminal record?
- What is the difference between a criminal record and a background check?
- How can I get my criminal record checked?
- What happens if I have a criminal record and I apply for a job?
- What happens if I have a criminal record and I travel to the United States?
- What are my rights if I am a victim of crime?
- What are the resources available to help people with criminal records?
- Mark’s Expertise: Championing Justice in Criminal Defence
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