Appeals
Where an injustice is done, the appeal process may be the only way of fixing it. This process is complex and mysterious to most litigants. We firmly believe that justice must not only be done but seen to be done, and will guide you through the procedural hoops to ensure that questionable outcomes never go unquestioned.
Types of Appeals
Summary Conviction Appeals
Less serious offences under the Offence Act and summary convictions of the Criminal Code are heard by a single judge of the BC Supreme Court. A further appeal to the BC Court of Appeal may also be possible, with leave of that Court.
Indictable Criminal Appeals
More serious offences, charged "by Indictment" are heard by a three-member panel of the BC Court of Appeal. A further appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada may be possible with leave of that Court, or as of right in certain limited circumstances.
Immigration Appeals
Decisions by the Immigration Division and Refugee Protection Division are usually appealable to the Immigration Appeal Division and Refugee Appeal division, respectively. Depending on how these cases proceed, they may be subject to further review before the Federal Court of Canada.
