Chris Churchill is an experienced criminal defence lawyer based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Chris was called to the British Columbia Bar in early 1994. After two years as an associate lawyer with MacIsaac and Company in Nanaimo, Chris opened his own law practice in 1996 and he continues as a sole practitioner today.
Chris's practice is, and has almost always been, in the area of criminal defence. Everyday in the course of his legal career Chris has vigorously protected and defended people's rights. He is well respected in the legal community. He has good reputation with Crown Counsel and with the Courts. It is very stressful to face a criminal investigation or charge.
Chris's practice is, and has almost always been, in the area of criminal defence. Everyday in the course of his legal career Chris has vigorously protected and defended people's rights. He is well respected in the legal community. He has good reputation with Crown Counsel and with the Courts. It is very stressful to face a criminal investigation or charge.
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Since 2010 the Police detachments in British Columbia have generally proceeded with an immediate roadside prohibition (I.R.P) for most cases of impaired driving, also known as DUI, rather than proceeding with criminal charges in Court. This usually happens where a driver has failed a roadside screening device test or has failed to provide a sample into a roadside screening device.
This category includes, but is not limited to, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified or driving while prohibited. There are minimum penalties if you are charged under the Criminal Code that you need to be aware of should you be facing a dangerous driving charge or driving while disqualified.
Chris successfully handles all drug charges including trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in heroin and fentanyl, trafficking in ecstasy, methamphetamines or possession for the purpose (PPT) of any drug and simple possession of any drug. The Crown will initially determine whether it can be proven that the amount of drugs in question is likely to result in a conviction for the purpose of trafficking, rather than simple possession.
Whether you are facing a domestic or spousal assault charge or a more serious charge of assault with a weapon or assault causing bodily harm, seek help immediately from a defence lawyer with a proven track record in defending assault charges. All assault cases are treated seriously by the Courts and you need a criminal lawyer to assist you.
If you are facing a robbery charge, an aggravated assault charge, an attempted murder charge, a manslaughter charge or a murder charge you should retain an experienced B.C. criminal defence lawyer. Chris can be of great assistance to you in all serious crime cases. Chris is an experienced trial lawyer and has appeared al both levels of our Trial Courts throughout B.C. on these types of cases.
