Meet your Criminal Defence Lawyer

In the very first criminal file of my career, I met the Calgary Police Service head-on as the case involved a violation of my client’s Charter rights. The police eventually abandoned the criminal investigation against my client, who was then served a provincial sanction (IRS). Later, I also won his IRS, which was a happy ending.

Once retained, I will tread the path of your criminal case with you and will be consistent, persistent, and resistant in my approach. I will work hard to resolve your file.

If a resolution does not serve your best interests, I am prepared to advocate for you in court to ensure your rights remain protected

As an Immediate Roadside Sanctions lawyer, I have extensively represented Albertans and helped them navigate the IRS process. I was able to win some lost battles. These were the cases where the clients did not have slam-dunk grounds to cancel their Notice of Administrative Penalties. Despite the bleak prospects, they trusted me, and we managed to lighten the otherwise dark path. We were able to win on unique grounds and set a precedent. Despite the various legal constraints in the administrative adjudication process, the integrity of the law and Charter rights must be maintained. I strive to fight for that in every case.

As a Canadian of Indian descent, I bring to the table an inherent sensitivity towards one’s struggles in a new country and the added stress that criminal charges may bring to one’s life. I often tell my clients: Let me take the stress of the legal process, so you can continue to focus on your life. In criminal law, a single misunderstood word can change the outcome of a case. As a Calgary criminal lawyer fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, I ensure that my clients fully comprehend every piece of evidence and every legal option available to them.

My background in journalism provided me with a unique vantage point into the machinery of public institutions. It taught me how to investigate, question the 'official' narrative, and listen to the stories others ignore. Today, I bring that same relentless pursuit of facts and detail to the defence of my clients, ensuring their voices are heard where it matters most: the courtroom.

As your criminal defence lawyer, it would be my utmost duty to protect your rights throughout the criminal process. However, if you have received a Notice of Administrative Penalty (Immediate Roadside Sanction), the system presumes your guilt until you challenge the penalty and prove your case on a balance of probabilities. The burden is on you; as your lawyer, I will assist you in discharging it, as I have for countless IRS recipients.