Asaf Rashid can take clients who qualify for Nova Scotia legal aid certificates
Asaf Rashid Law can take online payments
Asaf has experience assisting clients facing a range of criminal charges, including assaults, impaired driving, uttering threats, criminal harassment, break and enter, thefts, weapon offences, firearms offences, mischief, drug offences, protest related offences, and others. He also has ample experience arguing for the protection of your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which can result in the prosecution against you being stopped or evidence against you being thrown out, and the prosecution losing their case. Asaf can also assist with bail hearings and bail reviews so you can regain your liberty while you are waiting for trial.
Asaf is also an immigration lawyer and understands immigration consequences of criminal charges. He will factor in immigration consequences if you are a temporary resident or a permanent resident and could face possible removal from Canada in the event of a conviction. For those who are not Canadian citizens, it is important to ensure that the immigration consequences are considered by you, as well as the prosecutor and the judge.
Asaf takes very seriously the responsibility of defence against criminal charges. Criminal records can cause problems for years to come, preventing you from obtaining employment, volunteering in the community, travelling to the United States or other countries, as well as the stigma that comes with having a criminal record.
It is always important to keep in mind that a charge is an accusation that the prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Proving a charge beyond a reasonable doubt requires the prosecution's evidence to be very strong. The prosecutor may also have to overcome negative conduct of the police when they arrested you, affecting your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as other possible defences you may have.
If there are weaknesses in the case against you, Asaf will do his best to find them and prepare your case for trial. But perhaps the Crown has a strong case against you, and you wish to come to a fair resolution with the prosecutor, rather than risk a loss at trial. In these cases, Asaf will do his utmost to try and get you the best outcome through negotiation with the prosecutor or otherwise arguing for the best result before a judge. Regardless how you wish to proceed, Asaf will do his best to help you make an informed decision and will keep you up to speed about steps in preparation. Asaf will guide you along the way, providing vigorous defence of your interests whether your matter goes to trial or you wish to resolve it with a plea.
As noted, Asaf has experience defending against protest-related charges. As a community activist for many years, he also appreciates the context in which such charges take place, often involving individuals and groups taking action to oppose government decisions or private developments that impact them, where they put themselves at risk of possible arrest. He also understands that part of maintaining the health and potential of social movements involves overcoming legal challenges along the way, including criminal charges.
Please contact Asaf if you would like to book an appointment.