Singleton & Associates

(902) 492-7000

Impaired Driving

There are a variety of criminal offences related to the charge of Impaired Driving (Drunk Driving, DUI): Failing the Breathalyzer / Over .08, Refusal, Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm, Impaired Driving Causing Death.
Drug Offences

There are many criminal laws involving drugs. It is a criminal offence to possess, sell, grow or manufacture a number of controlled drugs and substances.
Sexual Offences

The Criminal Code contains a number of sex related offences including sexual assault, child pornography, sexual interference, sexual touching, sexual exploitation, prostitution offences and obscenity allegations.
Motor Vehicle Offences

The Criminal Code and the Motor Vehicle Act create numerous offences in regard to driving a motor vehicle.
Assault & Other Violent Crimes

The Criminal Code includes various charges relating to assault which range in seriousness from Common Assault to Assault Causing Bodily Harm or the even more serious charge of Aggravated Assault. Assault is deemed “Domestic” when it occurs in the context of a relationship.
Weapon Offences

The Criminal Code contains many weapons related offences which are dealt with seriously and harshly. It can be an offence to possess, carry, handle, store or use an illegal firearm.

Nova Scotia Courts

Nova Scotia Barristers Society

CanLii – Reported Cases

Public Prosecution Service (Nova Scotia)

Legal Information Society Of Nova Scotia

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1809 Barrington Street,
Suite 1100, Halifax NS B3J 3K8
Tel: 902-492-7000
Fax: 902-492-4309

Office Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM,
Monday through Friday,
Atlantic Standard Time
or by appointment
24 hours a day.

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HOURS LINE: (902) 483-3080

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About Us

Singleton & Associates is a leading criminal law firm in Nova Scotia whose lawyers have represented clients in criminal matters throughout Atlantic Canada. Lawyers at Singleton & Associates appear before the courts on a daily basis representing individuals charged with a wide range of criminal offences including sexual assault, impaired driving, fraud, and firearms charges. Lawyers at Singleton & Associates have a reputation for aggressively defending clients facing serious criminal charges before the courts in a highly professional manner.