The Impact of a Criminal Charge
Getting charged with a criminal offence can be one of the most stressful situations one can be confronted with. That stress is understandable, because the outcome of a criminal prosecution can have a dramatic impact on whomever is charged. For someone who has never been involved in the criminal justice system, even someone charged with a relatively minor offence, getting a criminal record as the result of a criminal offence conviction can impact job opportunities, travel, and personal liberty. For example, a single impaired driving offence conviction will result in a criminal record that would be discovered through a criminal records check by an employer, or by American customs agents who have the ability to bar entry to the United States to anyone with a criminal record. Matthew Gould is an experienced Winnipeg DUI lawyer, and can help you navigate this process and represent your interests. For an accused person facing more serious charges, such as weapons offences, assault charges, or many drug offences, the consequences of a criminal conviction can result in custodial jail sentences lasting years. The impact of a criminal prosecution can have such a significant impact on the person facing charges that it warrants careful thought and preparation. Time is of the essence.