Have You Been Charged with Assault?
Don't let a criminal record ruin your life. Hire an experienced criminal lawyer to defend you.
With over 30 years of experience, Rod Sellar has the expertise to successfully defend you against assault charges. The justice system is complicated and nuanced, that’s why you absolutely need a skilled criminal lawyer who can guide you and give you the best possible outcome.
Rod Sellar
Criminal lawyer - Ottawa, ON
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A criminal record can ruin your life. Don’t face charges alone!
In Ontario, a lawyer’s expertise is invaluable when it comes to mounting a strong defence against criminal charges.
Here are a few strategies I use to help you fight assault charges:
- Case Analysis: I will carefully assess the evidence against you, including witness statements, police reports, and any available surveillance footage. I will identify any inconsistencies, false allegations, or mitigating factors that can weaken the prosecution’s case.
- Legal strategy: Based on my experience and knowledge of criminal law, I will develop a strategic defence plan tailored to your case, taking into consideration factors such as the strength of the evidence, potential defences, and legal precedents to determine the most effective approach.
- Procedural knowledge: Criminal proceedings in Saskatchewan involve complex rules and procedures. My expertise in navigating these processes over the past 15 years is crucial. They will ensure that your rights are protected, challenge any violations of due process, and make effective use of legal motions and procedures to your advantage.
- Negotiation skills: If it is in your best interest, I can negotiate with the prosecution to potentially secure a favorable plea bargain or reduced charges. I can leverage my negotiation skills and knowledge of the legal system to advocate for the best possible outcome.
- Courtroom representation: In the event that your case goes to trial, I can provide strong courtroom representation and present a compelling defence, cross-examine witnesses, challenge the prosecution’s evidence, and effectively communicate your side of the story to the judge or jury.
Rod Knows How to Help You
Mr. Sellar is the senior partner at Bayne Sellar Ertel Macrae. He graduated from Queen’s University with a Hons. Bachelor of Commerce and from Ottawa University Law School in 1976. He has been a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada since 1978. In 1989, he was certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in criminal litigation and has maintained this designation with the Certification Board annually since that date.
Mr. Sellar taught criminal law at the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Bar Admission Course, has lectured at numerous Law Society educational courses, and has been a guest lecturer in Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy at the University of Ottawa Law School.
Mr. Sellar has over 44 years of extensive and successful experience representing clients charged with criminal offences and related litigation. He has represented defendants at all levels of the Ontario Courts, the Supreme Court of Canada, Court Martials and the Court Martial Appeal Court. Rod has represented clients under investigation and at trial for offences including murder, sexual assault, domestic assault, trafficking and production of drugs, money laundering, extradition and impaired driving and all driving offences. He has wide experience representing corporations that require advice on criminal, quasi-criminal, regulatory, industrial safety and accident, as well as cross-border issues.