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Statistics You Should Be Aware of
There are over 360,000 cases completed annually in Canada
Criminal accusations can target all kinds of people, ranging in age, race, background and profession.
More than 40% of these cases result in a finding other than guilty.
Just because someone is accused of a crime, it does not mean they are guilty.
“I’m here to stand by you, offering experienced defense and a reassuring presence for any criminal charges you might face. In and out of the courtroom, my commitment is to your justice and peace of mind.”
About Meagan B. Ward
Meagan studied Criminal Justice at the University of Regina before obtaining her Juris Doctorate (with Distinction) at the University of Saskatchewan in 2017. She was called to the bar in May of 2018. Meagan completed her articles at Wardell Gillis during which time she also participated in a secondment with Brian Pfefferle.
Prior to attending law school, Meagan worked at Walper-Bossence Law Office in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. During this time, she also participated in an internship at The Washington Centre in Washington, D.C. where she worked at a local law firm specializing in criminal defence and civil litigation.
Meagan has successfully defended clients charged with a variety of offences. Her cases frequently include domestic violence, assault, sexual assault, DUI/Impaired Driving, robbery, arson, fraud, theft, shoplifting, firearms and weapons offences, murder, manslaughter and drug offences.
Meagan has successfully appeared in all levels of court in Saskatchewan including Provincial Court, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal.
Meagan also frequently represents youth in Youth Criminal Justice Act matters, and represents university students facing allegations of academic and non-academic misconduct. She has represented clients at both the hearing and appeal levels.
Meagan enjoys golfing and spending summers at the lake with family. Meagan is a dog lover and has a schnoodle named Charlie.
Retain Meagan B. Ward
Providing step-by-step legal guidance to minimize your stress.
Criminal Law
Have you been accused of a crime? Are you facing criminal charges?
Civil Litigation
Been wronged? Have a dispute? Facing a disagreement?
Wills and Estate Planning
Need to prepare for the future? Questions about how?
Real Estate Law
Buying or selling a home? Refinancing? If you have real estate matters to attend to, stop, click here, and we’ll assist you in the process.
Labour and Employment Law
Wrongfully dismissed? Problems with your employer? Contracts to sign? Stop, and click here for more information.
Community Involvement
- Guest Judge, Western Canada Moot – University of Saskatchewan, 2020.
- Member-at-Large, Saskatoon Criminal Defence Lawyers Association.
- Member of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association.
- Presenter, Canadian Bar Association Articling Students North, “Surviving CPLED and Articling”, 2018, 2019.
- Presenter, “Surviving the First Years After College: A Panel Discussion”, 2017.
- Member, BNI Saskatchewan, Power House Chapter.
Publications and Presentations
R v Saeed: Bodily Integrity and the Power to Search Incident to Arrest, 2018, Saskatchewan Law Review, Vol 81(1).
Book Note: Accusations: Creating Criminals, 2017, Saskatchewan Law Review, Vol 80(2).
The Do’s and Don’ts of Estate Planning, August 2020 (BNI) ( Click Here )
- Criminal Law 101: Impaired Driving, March, 2021 (BNI) ( Click Here )
The Ins and Outs of Buying and Selling a House, June, 2021 (BNI) ( Click Here )
What Clients Says about Meagan?
Meagan B. Ward handles a wide array of criminal cases,ranging from drug-related offenses,assault charges,complex fraud and impaired driving.
Property Infractions
If you’ve been charged with a cyber crime, call Meagan for immediate advice. Meagan’ll help you obtain the most optimal outcome, which could mean seeking an acquittal or discharge, and avoiding jail time or strict conditions. Every strategy will be explored in order to create a game plan that suits your needs and your situation.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault and other sex-related offences are among the most serious criminal charges a person can face. If convicted, these charges have serious penalties that include the potential for stigmatization and jeopardizing future job prospects.
Firearms and Weapons offences
Weapons-related offences are also among some of the more serious charges prosecuted in Canada. The specific use of any item, depending on the context, can lead to allegations involving “weapons”.
Murder and Manslaughter
Murder is the most serious crime a person can be charged with in this country. The amount of proof regarding the “planning” and “deliberation” of the murder is a key consideration for whether a person will be charged with first degree, second degree or manslaughter.
Assault
Assault with a weapon is a more serious charge than “simple assault”, but is a very broadly defined type of offence. A person can be charged with assault with a weapon even if they did not actually strike the other person. Depending on the context in which it is used, any item can be considered a “weapon”.
Drug Offences
Drug-related offences are among some of the more serious charges prosecuted in Canada and more often than not, involve Charter litigation of some sort. Possession, trafficking, production and importing are all types of drug offences that can come with serious long term consequences if convicted.
Domestic Violence
Charges involving a “domestic” relationship are sometimes more complex and are often dealt with differently in the criminal Courts than an assault against a stranger or a bar fight, for example.
Criminal Driving
Driving is one of the most highly regulated areas of the law. Driving offences range from having a traffic ticket to an immediate roadside prohibition to dangerous and impaired driving to serious car accidents and pedestrian fatality cases. Driving prohibition can have devastating effects on one’s employment and family and can also have criminal and insurance consequences.
Retain Meagan Ward of WMT Law to Defend You
There is no fee or obligation to call and speak to us. The discussion is held with complete privacy and confidence.
During that phone call Meagan will:
- listen to your case
- answer any questions you have
- review the documents the police gave you
- Please send any documents for review
- using the form at bottom of page
- Please send any documents for review
Meagan will be able to give you an opinion about your case, and tell you:
- possible defenses to the charge
- legal arguments in your case
- what you can do to help your case
- what the cost to defend the accusation would be
If you decide to retain our services, we will invite you to meet in our Saskatoon office or have a face-to-face Zoom online meeting.
In that meeting, we’ll discuss the case in detail, plan your defense, and arrange for the first court date.