Every case is different. Determining the cost of defending a case will depend upon a number of factors including the nature of the criminal law problem to be solved, its complexity, and the legal objectives sought to be accomplished.

Bally Hundal will normally discuss his fees at the end of the first client meeting after he has assessed the type of criminal problem facing his client and understood the complexity of the work involved. Bally Hundal generally bills on a block-fee basis, not hourly.

Block-fee billing also allows Bally’s clients to rest easier knowing they can consult with him without added cost and without fear that their matter may be unduly prolonged in court at their expense.

Your first appearance is NOT your trial. None of the witnesses or police officers involved in your case will be there. It is NOT an opportunity to tell the judge your side of the story. The main purpose of your first court date will be to obtain the details of the allegations against you.

Any evidence the prosecutor intends to use against you at your trial MUST be disclosed to you in advance. This procedure is called obtaining “disclosure”. Your disclosure package may include, police or other witness statements, surveillance videos, photographs or any other type of evidence that relates to your case.

The Crown Attorney must disclose ALL relevant materials to you. Evidence in the possession of the Crown Attorney or police that points towards your innocence must also be disclosed to you.

Before to your initial court appearance, you can hire a lawyer to attend court with you or even to attend your court appearances on your behalf. Your lawyer is there to speak for you, so you don’t have to worry about saying the wrong thing. In most courthouses, the Crown Attorney will give priority to the cases where a lawyer is present in court PRIOR to dealing with any cases involving unrepresented accused persons. Many people hire lawyers prior to their first appearance in court.

A criminal case has usually gone through a few steps before a trial date is selected. This includes the evidence gathering stage and the resolution meetings stage. If a trial is required, then it is scheduled on the availability of the court, witnesses and lawyers involved in the matter.

At trial, Bally Hundal will have an opportunity to question any witness called by the prosecution to weaken the evidence they are presenting. Bally Hundal may also try to prevent evidence from being heard in court on the basis that it was illegally obtained. A decision to take a case to trial normally depends on the evidence presented against you, the potential consequences of losing a trial and the evidence available for you to present in your own defence.

Retaining a lawyer to work with you through the court process will ensure that you are properly represented at each and every stage of the proceedings. A lawyer is not just for an accused person who intends on having a trial. Your lawyer is there to make sure that your interests are always protected. This is crucial to ensuring a successful strategy and a favorable outcome in your case regardless of whether or not your case goes to trial or not.

Yes it is indeed possible to change your bail conditions. Bally Hundal can attempt to convince the Crown Attorney to agree to change the conditions. When requesting a change of bail from the Crown, having supporting documentation is often essential to assist the Crown with making their decision. The better the documentation presented, the more likely a Crown will agree to modify the bail as requested.