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Dealing with criminal charges on your own can be overwhelming. But with an experienced and dedicated lawyer by your side, you can get the help you need. Contact Michel DesNeiges today.
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You need a strong defence strategy.

Michel DesNeiges works with a variety of defendants facing many different charges and can represent youths as well as adults. Michel will mount your defence whether for drug offences, domestic assault, theft or violent crime allegations. Michel will also handle many DUI cases by challenging evidence that is illegally obtained.

When you choose to work with Michel DesNeiges, he will carefully investigate your case and build a strong defence strategy. During your legal proceedings he will help you understand the process and discuss your options, helping you make informed decisions. As a trial litigator, he will fight so that you receive a fair trial, challenge any evidence that is illegally obtained, and make certain that your case is presented as strongly as possible.

Michel will help by:

  • Carefully investigating your case to uncover evidence
  • Interviewing all relevant witnesses
  • Bringing in witnesses, when appropriate, to testify on your behalf
  • Negotiating to have your charges or sentence reduced, if possible
I can help you effectively deal with charges brought against you. I’ll work hard towards a favorable solution.

Michel L. DesNeiges

BPs, MES, LLB

Michel L. DesNeiges is a lifelong resident of Moncton with deep Maritime roots as a lawyer, community activist and athlete. He brings energy and dedication to all his endeavours. He’ll do the same for you.
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A lot of information found on the Internet can be seriously misleading.

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This week, I continue my reflection on the similarities between the Law and Martial Arts. It’s a sort of meditation that allows me to stay focused on both as I prepare for my black belt test this Sunday. Part 2: Learning the art of combat As I discussed last week, I discovered on a hunch […]

 Harassment: Crossing the line from annoyance to criminal offence

Why do some forms of harassment become the object of criminal proceedings and others not?

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Recent Cases

Criminal Negligence

Facts: Client charged with criminal negligence and assault causing bodily harm.  Client accused of neglecting her child and/or causing injury to the child after unexplained serious bruising was discovered on the child’s body.
Outcome: All charges withdrawn after preliminary inquiry
Reasons: The prosecution realized it had no reasonable prospect of conviction after the Preliminary Inquiry revealed client had taken proper measures to care for the child once the injuries were discovered. No evidence client caused the injuries.

Driving Under the Influence

Facts: Client charged with a DUI. Client left hotel room after getting in a heated argument with a male friend. Male called police to say client was severely intoxicated and planning to drive home. Police responded. When they arrived, client was seated in her car with engine running. Police arrested her for having care and control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Verdict: Not guilty
Reasons: Although client was clearly intoxicated, she had a legitimate defence. She was frightened and feared for her personal safety because the male had made unwanted sexual advances and was being physically aggressive. She felt she had no other option but to flee from the scene. Judge accepted the Defence of Necessity.

Drug Offences

Facts: Client charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine. Police stormed a convenience store that client had entered. Police arrested client on suspicion of drug trafficking. Small amount of cocaine found on client. Meanwhile, Police conducted a raid on a hotel room where suspected drug dealers were holed up. Crown alleged that police surveillance put client going in and out of the hotel room on several occasions prior to the raid.
Verdict: Not guilty
Reasons: Crown was not able to prove client was anything more than a purchaser of drugs for his own personal use.
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Cases in the News

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Judge dismisses charges against jail guards in death of N.S. inmate
- National Post
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Charges against ex-daycare operator withdrawn
- CBC News
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Some “courtroom gambles” can put Casino NB to shame
- Times & Transcript

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There are many advantages to hiring Michel DesNeiges.

First, when you call his office, you will talk to him personally, not a secretary. Second, you pay for the effort he devotes to your case, not to overhead costs. This way, he can offer you legal services at a very competitive rate.
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P.O. Box 1112, Stn. Main, Moncton, NB E1C 8P6

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