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Jonathan J. Israels - Vancouver Criminal Defense Lawyer

Jonathan J. Israels - Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mr. Israels successfully obtained his Law degree from the University of British Columbia. He also has his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Israels is an active member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Trial Lawyer's Association of British Columbia, and the Criminal Defense Litigation Group. He is also a former lecturer for the Law Courts Education Society of B.C.

Mr. Israels practices law as a Criminal Defense Lawyer. Being a former Crown prosecutor of five and a half years, he continues to be hired at times by the Crown office to conduct prosecutions in the jurisdictions of Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Surrey. This opportunity provides Mr. Israels with a unique ability and perspective on the law - from both sides. He applies that valuable knowledge and trial experience when defending your case.

Mr. Israels practices exclusively in the field of criminal defense law of all criminal charges; most notably drunk driving, drug offences, crimes of violence, and sex offences.

Recent Cases

  • R. v. J.S. [2008]
    Charges of unlawful confinement, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm - challenge to the Complainant's credibility - successfully resolved by s.810 peace bond
    - NO CRIMINAL RECORD  
  • R. v. J.P. [2008]
    Charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking in: cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, and marijuana - successful challenge to police evidence
    - ALL charges dropped (STAY OF PROCEEDINGS on ALL counts)
  • R. v. A.B. [2008]
    Three counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference (both involving two complainants) - 6 day trial - successful cross examination of Police officers and complainants
    - NOT GUILTY
Jonathan J. Israels - Suite 760 - 475 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 4M9