Criminal and Penal Law Lawyer — Montreal
A criminal case leaves no room for hesitation. Mr. Bédard responds with clarity, directly, and acts from the very first contact.
Any time, before answering a single question: speak to a lawyer first.
Drunk driving, drug-impaired driving, refusal to provide a sample. Challenging arrest procedures and the results of detection devices.
Assault, threats, domestic violence, criminal harassment. Representation from the laying of charges through to trial.
Fraud, theft, breach of trust, regulatory offences. Complex financial and documentary cases.
Possession, trafficking, production. Challenging searches, seizures, and the legality of evidence obtained.
Cases under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, with particular attention to long-term consequences.
Sentencing submissions, applications for release, review of conditions, and post-judgment support.
Theft, mischief, breaking and entering, possession of stolen property. A defence tailored to the value at stake and the precise circumstances of the event.
Sexual assault, sexual interference, luring a child. Charges with serious consequences, requiring a rigorous defence from the very first meeting.
Possession, trafficking, unsafe storage. Challenging licensing issues, searches, and the legality of seizures.
Challenging a verdict or sentence before the Court of Appeal. A complete review of the file to identify valid grounds for appeal.
An initial conversation, any time, to understand the situation and establish what needs to happen in the hours that follow.
A review of the evidence, police procedures, and timelines. Every irregularity is identified before it is lost.
Negotiation, a preliminary motion, or trial: the strategy is chosen based on the case, never out of habit.
Mathieu Bédard practises exclusively in criminal and penal law. He represents accused persons at every stage of the judicial process, from the first appearance through to trial and, where needed, on appeal.
His practice rests on a simple conviction: the right to a full and complete defence is not negotiable, whatever the nature of the charge.
Every situation is urgent in its own way. A fast, fully confidential response is the first step.