R. v. D.H.H.

(Calgary, P.C. - Domestic Assault). David Chow is a full service Calgary criminal lawyer with over two-decades of real litigation experience. DHH was charged with domestic assault arising out of an incident with a former partner. Similar to so many allegations of domestic assault in Alberta, DHH's claim was that the allegations against him were completely false.  In part, the defence was that the complainant had a motive to lie because of a desire to take control of marital assets. Though DHH wanted to fight the case to the end, it was understood that the risk of trial in an uncertain and oftentimes unpredictable criminal justice system was not necessarily advisable. Also, DHH understood that the legal costs of trial constituted a secondary consequence that needed to be factored into the equation of whether to fight or not. The Crown properly offered DHH a non-criminal record resolution by way of a peace bond. Ultimately, DHH wisely accepted this offer because of the risk of conviction and the costs associated with the trial. Even reasonably priced, generally affordable legal fees can be expensive and can cause deterioration to an accused's savings.  Financial hardship is always a factor to consider when deciding on a legal route. Though David Chow is a Calgary domestic assault lawyer who tries to offer affordable legal services, it is understood that the cost of legal services may still cause serious financial strain. With that in mind, it is important for anybody looking to hire a lawyer to make sure they hire the right lawyer. This can be done only after having done all due diligence.