Areas of Practice
Tony Serka has demonstrated a “knack for getting unexpected acquittals” in a number of major trials for assault, drug offences, sexual assault and impaired charges among others. See a complete list of Areas of Practice below.
Assault and Violent Crimes
- spousal assault
- common assault
- threatening
- assault with a weapon
- assault causing bodily harm
- aggravated assault
- sexual assault *see sexual offences
- assault of a peace officer
- murder
- manslaughter
Shoplifting and Property Crimes
- shoplifting
- theft from employer
- theft of hydro
- credit card theft
- possession of stolen property
- theft of telecommunication devices
Driving Offences
- impaired driving/ 0.08/ DUI
- dangerous driving
- criminal negligence
- hit and run
- refusal to blow or give a sample with regard to approved screening device or breathalyzer demand
- impaired driving by drugs
- any driving causing bodily harm or death
Drug Offences
- marijuana grows
- simple possession
- possession for the purposes of trafficking
- importing/exporting
- production
- search warrants
- forfeiture and seizures of offence-related property
- impaired driving by drugs
Fraud
- obtaining credit by fraud
- forgery
- fraud food, beverage, accommodation
- fraudulent sale of property
Sexual Offences
- rape
- sexual offences involving children
- sexual interference
- sexual touching
- sexual exploitation
- indecent act
Other
- search and arrest warrants
- bail hearings and reviews
- guilty pleas and sentencing