Former Prosecutor turned
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Jonathan J. Israels - Vancouver Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mr. Israels successfully obtained his Law degree from the University of British Columbia. He also has his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Israels is an active member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Trial Lawyer's Association of British Columbia, and the Criminal Defense Litigation Group. He is also a former lecturer for the Law Courts Education Society of B.C.
Mr. Israels practices law as a Criminal Defense Lawyer. Being a former Crown prosecutor of five and a half years, he continues to be hired at times by the Crown office to conduct prosecutions in the jurisdictions of Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Surrey. This opportunity provides Mr. Israels with a unique ability and perspective on the law - from both sides. He applies that valuable knowledge and trial experience when defending your case.
Mr. Israels practices exclusively in the field of criminal defense law of all criminal charges; most notably drunk driving / impaired driving, crimes of violence (domestic assault and assault - all types), sexual offences (sexual assault and sexual interference), and drug offences.
RECENT CASES
R. v. B.M. [2009]
Client charged with domestic assault - challenge to Police evidence - successfully resolved - charges dropped - STAY OF PROCEEDINGS - NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. M.W. [2009]
Client arrested for impaired driving / over
.08 - convinced investigating Officer NOT to forward criminal charges -
successfully resolved by a violation ticket - NO DRIVING PROHIBITION - NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. T.U. [2009]
Charges of impaired driving and refusal -
challenge to Police evidence - successfully resolved by s.144 of the
Motor Vehicle Act - NO DRIVING PROHIBITION - NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. T.S. [2009]
Charges
of sexual assault and sexual interference - Client gave full confession
- challenge to admissibility of statement and Police evidence -
successfully resolved by pleading to only a simple assault (arm grab) -
CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE - NO CRIMINAL RECORD