Facing criminal charges in the Outaouais calls for a defence familiar with the regional courts. At Lory Zakarian Avocats, we represent clients before the Court of Québec at the Palais de justice de Gatineau, with clear, strategic defence led by Me Lory Zakarian.
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We’re familiar with the Palais de justice de Gatineau and how the Crown and the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) build their files across the Outaouais.
Your file is handled personally by Me Lory Zakarian, from the first consultation to the final hearing. You’ll always know exactly who is defending you.
Facing criminal charges is stressful. We return your calls, explain your options in plain language, and guide you confidently through every step of the process.
Our focus is to limit the impact on your life — working to reduce charges, protect your record, and pursue the best outcome available in your case.
We provide focused legal representation across a wide range of criminal matters for clients in Gatineau and the surrounding area.
We defend clients facing charges of possession, trafficking, production, or importation of controlled substances, challenging unlawful searches, procedural errors, and unreliable evidence to protect your rights.
From DUI/DWI and reckless driving to hit and run or driving while suspended, we work to safeguard your licence, minimize penalties, and help you avoid long-term consequences.
Accused of theft, shoplifting, robbery, or fraud-related offences? We analyze intent, evidence, and witness credibility to build a solid defence and protect your future.
Strict firearms and weapons laws demand experienced representation. We defend against allegations of illegal possession, use, or transportation of weapons, making sure your rights are upheld.
We represent clients charged with fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, or money laundering, focusing on protecting your reputation and limiting the impact on your career and personal life.
If you’re facing charges such as assault, domestic violence, or aggravated assault, we act quickly to gather evidence, challenge inconsistencies, and defend your version of events.
From break and enter to vandalism or property damage, we provide thorough representation aimed at charge reduction, dismissal, or acquittal.
If you’re accused of breaching your probation terms, we help you navigate the legal process, negotiate with the court, and work to avoid further penalties.
An impaired driving charge in Gatineau is a criminal charge, not a traffic ticket. A conviction under section 320.14 of the Criminal Code leaves you with a criminal record, and that record follows you to job applications, border crossings and insurance renewals for years.
Most impaired driving files in the Outaouais begin the same way — a roadside stop by the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) or the Sûreté du Québec, a breath sample, and a reading at or above 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. In Québec, the administrative licence suspension is typically immediate, well before your first appearance at the Palais de justice de Gatineau.
We review how the stop was justified, whether the demand for a sample was lawful, how the breath or blood samples were taken and stored, and whether the equipment was properly calibrated and operated. Where the Crown’s evidence is solid, the focus shifts to limiting the consequences — the driving prohibition, the fine, and eligibility for the ignition interlock program that can get you back on the road sooner. Read more about how impaired driving charges work in Québec.
Charged with impaired driving in Gatineau? We answer calls 24/7 — your consultation is confidential.
Not every driving matter is criminal. A constat d’infraction — a speeding ticket, a handheld-device ticket, a careless driving ticket — falls under the Code de la sécurité routière and is heard at the Cour municipale de Gatineau. It carries no criminal record, but the demerit points, the fine, and the insurance increase are real, and a licence revocation for accumulated points is a serious practical problem.
You generally have 30 days from receiving a constat to plead not guilty. Paying it is a guilty plea — the points are applied automatically. Contesting it preserves options: the officer may not appear, the evidence may not hold up, or the charge may be reduced to a count that carries fewer points. See our traffic ticket and statutory offence defence.
Free phone consultation for traffic tickets and constats d’infraction — call before your 30 days run out.
Immediate Consultation – From your first call, we review your case, explain your rights, and advise you on your best legal options.
Detailed Investigation – We examine police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and all available evidence to uncover weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Tailored Legal Strategy – Every case is unique. We develop a customized plan suited to your circumstances and the Gatineau legal environment.
Negotiation & Court Representation – Whether negotiating reduced charges or taking your case to trial, we advocate assertively for your rights.
Post-Resolution Support – After your case concludes, we guide you through record suspension, appeals, or other post-conviction processes when needed.
Get in contact now with Lory Zakarian, Avocats.
We answer calls 24/7!
3090 Boul. le Carrefour bureau 200, Laval, Quebec, H7T 2J7, CA
Phone: 514-815-5744
Email: [email protected]
