Murder and Other Violent Offences

Peck and Company provides comprehensive representation in Criminal, Extradition, and Constitutional law. From high-stakes trials to appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada, our lawyers bring proven experience and unrelenting advocacy to every case.

As some of the most serious offences in Canadian criminal law, violent criminal offences often result in some of the lengthiest periods of incarceration in our justice system. Violent criminal offences may involve legal issues such as self-defence, consent, and causation.

Peck and Company has extensive experience in cases involving violent criminal offences. Through our team-based approach and our collective legal experience, we advocate for clients charged with a variety of violent criminal offences. The lawyers at Peck and Company are regularly involved in proceedings relating to:

  • Murder / homicide;
  • Attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder;
  • Manslaughter;
  • Criminal negligence causing death;
  • Assault and domestic assault;
  • Aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm;
  • Robbery; and
  • Appeals against conviction and sentence for violent criminal offences.
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for Criminal Defence
Richard Peck KC
Ranked in Canada Guide 2025 Band 2
Recognized in “The Top Criminal Law Firms”
in Western Canada
Recognized in “Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers”
in Vancouver, 2026
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in Vancouver, 2026