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Experienced criminal defence lawyers in BC. Protecting your rights, reputation & future with strategic, results-driven representation.

10/28/2026

Can an assault charge proceed if the complainant wants to drop it?

In BC, the answer can be yes. Once charges are laid, the prosecution can continue even if the complainant no longer wants to proceed.

The circumstances, available evidence, and seriousness of the allegations can all affect how the Crown proceeds.

Facing a domestic assault charge? Get in touch!

📞 604-590-5600
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://heyor.ca/iyapaD

10/27/2026

🎙️ On Air Today: Michael R. Shapray, Vancouver Criminal Lawyer on The Jill Bennett Show

Michael Shapray joins The Jill Bennett Show today on CKNW 730 AM to discuss key criminal law issues and recent developments shaping cases across British Columbia.

📅 Tuesday, October 27 at 12:30 PM
📻 Listen live on CKNW 730 AM or stream online: https://heyor.ca/PmvovP

Practical guidance and strong advocacy remain essential when navigating criminal charges.

📞 604-725-4300
📧 [email protected]

10/26/2026

Meet Kaitlyn Daly!

Kaitlyn Daly brings a strong background in criminal law, advocacy, and competitive athletics to her practice at Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers.

After earning her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and competing as a four-year NCAA Division I ice hockey athlete, Kaitlyn completed her Juris Doctor at Thompson Rivers University. She joined Stern Shapray as a summer student, completed her articles with the firm, and now practices as a criminal defence lawyer representing adults and youth across BC.

Her practice covers a wide range of criminal and quasi-criminal matters, as well as driving prohibitions, record suspension applications, and other administrative matters.

Contact our team to speak with Kaitlyn about your legal matter:
📞 604-799-9704
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://heyor.ca/ZWiUXE

10/23/2026

Can evidence obtained by police be kept out of court?

In certain circumstances, yes. If police violate an individual’s rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the defence may apply to have that evidence excluded from trial under section 24(2).

Our latest blog explains how evidence exclusion works in BC criminal cases, when Charter breaches may arise, what courts consider when deciding whether to exclude evidence, and how a successful application can affect the Crown’s case.

Read the full blog to learn more: https://heyor.ca/Ge1C7j

10/21/2026

What happens after a domestic assault allegation?

Police will generally separate the parties, and an accused person may be arrested, taken into custody, or released with conditions such as no contact or restrictions on returning to the residence.

If you’re facing a domestic assault charge, legal advice early in the process can make a difference.

📞 604-590-5600
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://heyor.ca/iyapaD

10/20/2026

Vancouver police and the Vancouver School Board are investigating allegations that Grade 12 students at a Vancouver high school used AI to create explicit images of classmates. Few details have been released, though at least one student has reportedly been suspended.

Michael Shapray spoke with Global News about how the law treats this material. Amendments to the Criminal Code this past summer mean AI-generated images that use a real person’s likeness are now covered by the same provisions as other exploitative images. When the person depicted is under 18, anyone who creates or shares those images could face serious criminal charges.

Watch now: https://heyor.ca/SJ3IV5

10/20/2026

🎙️ On Air Today: Silvia Badea on The Jill Bennett Show

Silvia Badea appears on The Jill Bennett Show today on CKNW 730 AM to discuss recent developments in criminal law and the legal issues affecting individuals and families across British Columbia.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 at 12:30 PM
📻 Tune in live on CKNW 730 AM or listen online: https://heyor.ca/PmvovP

Experienced criminal defence representation starts with clear advice and strong advocacy.

📞 778-878-7323
📧 [email protected]

10/20/2026

Vancouver police and the Vancouver School Board have opened an investigation into allegations that Grade 12 students at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary created AI-generated content of female classmates. Details remain limited, though parents believe the content is sexual in nature and at least one student has reportedly been suspended.

Michael Shapray spoke with Global News about how the law now treats this kind of material. The Criminal Code’s child exploitation provisions were amended in summer 2026, and artificially generated images that carry someone’s likeness now fall within that definition. For cases involving students under 18, that change could carry serious legal consequences for those who create or share such content.

Watch the Global News report: https://heyor.ca/SJ3IV5

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