Criminal Defence Intake

1. Explore Beyond Borders Inc. (“EBBI”) staff collect information so that a lawyer can review your matter. This form is not legal advice and does not tell you how to plead or what strategy to take.
2. Filling out this form does not create a lawyer–client (solicitor–client) relationship and does not mean you have retained EBBI or Atty. Garvida.
3. A lawyer–client relationship begins only after counsel confirms they can act and you sign a written retainer.
4. Nothing will be filed with a court, paid, published, or served on your behalf from this intake alone. Eugenio (EBBI) and Atty. Garvida must approve next steps.
5. Do not type highly sensitive numbers (e.g. full SIN, full passport number) into public chat. Use this secure intake or counsel’s secure channel when asked.
6. If you are in custody or have a court date within 48 hours, say so clearly in the Urgency section. Staff may still need time for conflict checks and counsel confirmation.

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