Vancouver Criminal Defence & Human Rights Law Firm
Led by a FORMER CROWN PROSECUTOR
“Trials are there to be Won”
Confronting a legal matter can be stressful, emotional, time consuming and altogether a scary experience. The result can have a long-term impact on various parts of your personal and professional life.
Vayeghan Litigation understands how you feel and has made it their focus to assist those who may need help with:
criminal defence and investigations,
assault;
drug possession or trafficking;
sexual assault;
gun possession or trafficking;
financial crimes, such as fraud and theft;
asylum & refugee litigation,
civil forfeiture,
internal investigations,
extraditions, and
criminal appeals.
Vayeghan Litigation prides itself on operating on three key principles: integrity, professionalism and transparency. The Firm’s founder, Mo Vayeghan, is a former B.C. Crown Prosecutor turned criminal defence lawyer.
Mr. Vayeghan is a nationally recognized lawyer, whose knowledge and experience has been sought by major Canadian news outlets such as CBC News: The National, CBC News: Live with Carole MacNeil, The Vancouver Sun, The National Post, and The Star.
As a criminal defence lawyer, Mr. Vayeghan regularly defends a wide range of people who find themselves charged with Canadian criminal law offences. He has defended cases across all types of charges from international drug trafficking, trafficking and possession of drugs to firearms, fraud, and various violent and sexual offences.
Mr. Vayeghan obtained his first law degree from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law where he was the recipient of several awards for high academic achievement. He went on to earn a Master of Law degree from Columbia Law School in New York City, widely regarded as one of the leading law schools in the world. Mr. Vayeghan is a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Criminal Defence Advocacy Society, and the American Bar Association.
Advantages of Hiring A Former Crown Prosecutor
A Crown Prosecutor is a lawyer that prosecutes criminal charges against defendants who have been arrested by the police. It is up to the Crown Prosecutor to prove in court that you committed the crime for which you have been charged.
As a former Crown Prosecutor in British Columbia, Mo Vayeghan has invaluable experience in how prosecutors will proceed with your charge. As a result of his prosecutorial experience, Mr. Vayeghan has tried cases on both sides of the courtroom, which provides him with critical insight into the trial and plea negotiation process. Mr. Vayeghan has a thorough understanding of the decision making of prosecutors on important questions of whether to lay or drop criminal charges. In addition, Mr. Vayeghan has experience with the manner in which prosecutors gather evidence and build their case for trial. This unique experience, allows him to have the ability to recognize areas where the prosecution may be weak, which will in turn strengthen your case.
Using this experience, Vayeghan Litigation can prepare strategies and counter-arguments to defend you against the Crown Prosecution. Mo Vayeghan has successfully used his knowledge to assist individuals facing a variety of serious criminal charges and police investigations. In addition, the Firm provides representation to those facing fraud charges, civil forfeiture, refugee litigation, extraditions, and criminal appeals.
Vayeghan Litigation - Your Vancouver Criminal Lawyer
As a boutique Vancouver law firm focused on criminal defence, Mo Vayeghan has successfully defended clients charged of the following:
International Drug Trafficking;
Drug Possession;
Firearm Possession;
Possession for Purpose of Trafficking;
Criminal Conspiracy;
Assault;
Uttering Threats;
Armed Robbery;
Here are some recent successes in drug-related cases:
“Client charged with trafficking of drugs. Client faced a lengthy jail sentence if convicted. A series of violations of the client’s rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms identified, resulting in a Crown directed Stay of Proceedings on all charges before the start of the trial.
Outcome: Charges Dropped. No Criminal Record. ”
“Client charged with trafficking of drugs in an alleged dial-a-dope operation. Client faced a lengthy jail sentence if convicted. Weakness in police evidence identified, resulting in a Crown directed Stay of Proceedings on all charges before the start of the trial.
Outcome: Charges Dropped. No Criminal Record. ”
“Client charged with trafficking of narcotics. At trial, the defence sought a judicial stay of proceedings for violation of client’s constitutional right to a speedy trial under section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Extensive arguments heard on inordinate delay. Judicial finding that an approximate 22 month delay was caused by Crown actions, resulting in a breach of client’s right to be tried within a reasonable time. Section 11(b) Charter violation established.
Outcome: Judicial stay of proceedings granted. Charges Dropped.”
Vayeghan Litigation also has a successful record with break-and-enter and assault cases:
“Client charged with a serious Break and Enter into a place of business. At sentencing, Crown sought lengthy jail sentence. Through detailed submissions and reference to case law, the client was placed on probation.
Outcome: No Jail.”
“Client charged with break and enter into a dwelling house. At trial, weakness in Crown evidence exposed through effective cross-examination and legal submissions.
Outcome: Crown directs a Stay of Proceedings mid-trial. Charge Dropped.
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“Client charged with Criminal Harassment. Through early negotiations with the Crown, weakness in police evidence identified, resulting in the imposition of a peace-bond.
Outcome: No Criminal Record.
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Vayeghan Litigation is committed to providing the best legal care possible through open communication and integrity. When choosing legal representation do not settle, choose Vayeghan Litigation.