Calgary Criminal Lawyer David Chow

Calgary Murder Lawyer

(403) 452-8018

murder | manslaughter | calgary

DEFENDING homicide CASES SINCE 2005

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a calgary murder lawyer

Homicide occurs whenever a person, directly or indirectly, causes the death of another human being.  A person can only be convicted and sentenced for culpable homicide.  Culpable homicide occurs when the person causing the death deserves the blame. Non-culpable homicide occurs when the person who causes the death does not deserve the blame. An example of non-culpable homicide occurs when a person kills another while reasonably acting in self defence.

Homicide is first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter and infanticide.  

There are no other Criminal Code offences that attract more public attention or focus by the news media than homicide.  If you have been charged with a homicide, it is almost an absolute certainty that you will be identified in both the print and television media.  

Homicide investigations are resource intensive.  Investigative techniques include everything from wiretap, surveillance, complex forensic examinations (such as those completed by forensic pathologists, ballistics experts and blood spatter experts), detailed crime scene investigation and even sophisticated undercover operations such as Mr. Big Stings.

Resisting a homicide is more than just defending the case in law, it also involves withstanding scrutiny by the media and perhaps even shouldering the cry for retribution by a potentially misinformed public.  

If you have been charged with murder, the law requires that you be tried by a jury, unless the Crown consents otherwise.   If charged with a homicide, there is an exceptionally high likelihood that the Crown will seek to detain you in custody while your case slowly progresses through the courts.

The weight of a homicide prosecution can be unbearable.  

I understand both the personal and legal dynamics underpinning a homicide case.  Most importantly, I understand the consequences if you are convicted.  For instance, if convicted of first degree murder, the minimum sentence is life imprisonment.  With that in mind, it is my view that to properly defend a homicide case, you require a lawyer who is not only capable, but willing to explore every possible option, even those that may attract much public derision.  

If convicted of murder or manslaughter, you are facing life in jail. Call 403.452.8018 for a free consultation.  

David Chow defends murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and all crimes of violence throughout Alberta, including Calgary, Cochrane, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. David Chow is a Calgary murder lawyer of choice.

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Recent Case Results

R. v. K.K.A

R. v. K.K.A

(Calgary, P. C. - Assault Causing Bodily Harm). KKA was charged with assault causing bodily harm arising from an alleged attack in a parking lot in Calgary. The police investigation consisted of a video depicting an assault. Notwithstanding the video, KKA had a plethora of defences, including "identification". ...
R. v. B.O.J.

R. v. B.O.J.

(Calgary, Q. B. - First Degree Murder). BOJ was charged with first degree murder in relation to a firearms incident. For the purpose of trial the defence was "self defence". ...
R. v. K.M.A.

R. v. K.M.A.

(Calgary, P. C. - Murder).  David Chow was part of the defence team for an accused in Court when the Crown stayed murder charges against three-men at the start of a preliminary inquiry on February 8th, 2020. When a stay is directed by the Crown, it has 12 months to revive the case. ...
R. V. J.P.

R. V. J.P.

(Calgary, Q. B. ) The accused was charged with second degree murder in relation to an early morning event in downtown Calgary.  This was a difficult case, involving the testimony of over 50 witnesses.  A jury found the accused “not guilty” of second degree murder. ...
R. v. C.P.

R. v. C.P.

(Calgary, Q. B. ).   The client was initially charged with first degree murder.   David Chow succeeded in having the charges reduced after the preliminary inquiry to second degree murder. ...
R. v. W.G.B.

R. v. W.G.B.

(Calgary, Q. B. ). Client charged with attempted murder, unlawfully discharging a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm in relation to allegedly shooting a person who was in his motor vehicle. ...
R. v. D.H.

R. v. D.H.

(Calgary, Q. B. ).   DH was charged with second degree murder in Calgary in relation to a stabbing incident during a fight in a dwelling house.   In Canadian criminal law, second degree murder is the second most serious offence. If convicted, it carries an automatic life sentence with no opportunity for parole for at least 10 years. ...
R. v. A.V.

R. v. A.V.

(Calgary, Q. B. ).  Charged with murder? You need a serious criminal defence lawyer. David Chow is a former Calgary crown prosecutor who has defended the entire spectrum of criminal charge. He has successfully secured verdicts of "not guilty" in homicide cases. David is of a handful of Calgary criminal lawyers who can properly defend a homicide. ...
R. v. C.W.B.

R. v. C.W.B.

A. J. 696 (Alta. Q. B. ) – Client was charged with first degree murder in a homicide involving a firearm.   The case was based primarily upon evidence obtained as part of a Mr. Big Operation wherein the client allegedly confessed to first degree murder. ...