Buchinski + Co.

About

Mike Buchinski is a criminal defence lawyer in Saskatoon, and the founding member of Buchinski + Co. Based in Saskatchewan, he assists clients in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Mike has represented clients at all levels of court in Saskatchewan, where he has conducted a number of complex trials and applications on behalf of his clients.

Buchinski + Co. is rooted in Mike’s passion for helping others. He has years of experience representing clients charged with criminal offences and practices exclusively in criminal defence. Mike defends clients charged with offences under the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, providing them with effective, professional representation in court.

Mike is a graduate from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. He has represented the College of Law in two national Moot Court competitions, and was awarded the R. Bruce Ogilvie Memorial Scholarship for his leadership, political activity, athletic involvement, and advocacy in the college. Mike was called to the Saskatchewan Bar and is a member of the Saskatoon Criminal Defence Lawyers Association, the Saskatoon Bar Association, Saskatoon Trial Lawyers Association and was formerly the Chair of the Young Lawyers North Practice Group for the Canadian Bar Association.

Mike lives in Saskatoon with his fiancé Amanda. They are both certified SCUBA Divers and enjoy travelling together and exploring the world. Closer to home, Mike is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys relaxing at the lake, hunting, and fishing. While in Saskatoon, Mike will be found cheering for the Roughriders, tinkering with his aquarium, or at the driving range, trying to fix his slice.

Services

Bail and Release

After being arrested, securing bail at a ‘Show Cause Hearing’ and being released on manageable conditions may be the most important aspect of your case. Mike has advocated for many clients with all types of backgrounds and circumstances and will work with you to prepare for your Hearing and present your case to be released from custody.

DUIs, Drunk Driving, and Motor Vehicle Offences

Mike provides assistance for persons charged with offences relating to drunk driving, impaired operation, DUI, ‘over 80’ / ‘.08’ offences, dangerous driving, license suspensions, and other criminal offences involving motor vehicles.

Domestic Assaults and Crimes of Violence

Mike has experience in assisting clients through the Domestic Violence Court process and can provide sound advice about your options when charged with a spousal assault. Mike has helped clients charged with assault, spousal assault, aggravated assault, and assaults relating to weapons offences.

Criminal Code Offences

Major and minor crimes relating to any Criminal Code charges. Mike has represented clients charged with murder, manslaughter, property offences, sexual assaults, domestic and spousal violence, and possession of child pornography.

Drug and Weapons Offences

Saskatoon Defence Lawyer Mike Buchinski has defended clients charged with offences for the possession, production and trafficking of drugs, firearms, and other weapons, proceeds of crime, and forfeiture of property resulting from charges.

Cases

R v Stonechild (QBC18/2013)
Mike defended a client charged with second-degree murder and conducted a two-week jury trial at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Regina. After deliberations, the Jury found the client not guilty of second-degree murder. Read More
R v Cote, 2016 SKQB 249
Mike was the Defence Lawyer in a successful Constitutional challenge relating to credit for time served in pre-sentence custody for persons who are denied bail. The judgment found that portions of the Criminal Code that were amended by the Truth in Sentencing Act were unlawful, and were declared of no force and effect. As a result, Mike’s client was awarded enhanced custody for his time spent on remand. Read More
R v. C., 2016 SKPC 3
Mike’s client was a passenger in a car that was stopped by police and searched. Mike brought an application alleging his client’s Charter rights were violated. The judge agreed that there were breaches and excluded the evidence obtained from the search. The charges for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking were stayed. Read More
R v. Z.(D) (2015, Unreported)
Client faced severe immigration consequences as a result of criminal charges. Matters were resolved by way of a conditional discharge, which means that the client would not have a criminal record and avoid further complicating their immigration applications.

More Cases and Testimonials

Buchinski + Co.

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Services

Bail and Release

DUIs, Drunk Driving, and Motor Vehicle Offences

Domestic Assaults and Crimes of Violence

Criminal Code Offences

Drug and Weapons Offences

Cases

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