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Michael R. Shapray in the Media

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My unique understanding of all aspects of the Canadian criminal justice system serves me well when making local and national television appearances on behalf of my clients or as an analyst.
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Watch Mr. Shapray on Global BC TV discussing the court backlog due to COVID-19.

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Watch Mr. Shapray on the CTV National News discussing the Ivan Henry case and his claim for damages for being wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years.

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Listen to Michael Shapray discuss the government’s proposed legislation aimed at tightening bail rules and introducing tougher sentencing measures

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the mistrial in the trial of the World Jr. Hockey Players in London Ontario - part 1

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the mistrial in the trial of the World Jr. Hockey Players in London Ontario - part 2

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Mr. Shapray also appeared on the Judgment Day podcast

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News1130 Legal Analysis January 11th, 2015 – "Burnaby Minor hockey violence leads to charges"

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 about the recent spate of criminal threatening and assault cases involving parents and players in Minor Hockey in Burnaby.

News1130 Legal Analysis January 11th, 2015 – "Landmark Victoria Sexting Case "

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 about the Victoria case involving a minor accused of distributing naked pictures of her boyfriend’s under age ex-girlfriend on the internet. When does underage sexting constitute child pornography?

News1130 Legal Analysis December14th, 2014 – "Surrey Sixand Roberts/Meggs Petition"

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 about sentencing in the Surrey Six trial and a petition seeking to remove Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Coun. Geoff Meggs from office due to a conflict of interest.

News1130 Legal Analysis December 7th, 2014 – "Kamloops Shooting and New Prostitution Laws"

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers, speaks on News1130 about the recent shooting in Kamloops of a Peace Officer and provides some background on Canada’s new prostitution laws.

News1130 Legal Analysis November 2nd, 2014 – "Jian Ghomeshi, Justin Bourque and TWU"

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Michael Shapray of Stern Albert Shapray, Surrey Criminal Lawyers speaks on News1130 about the Jian Ghomeshi investigation, the sentencing of Justin Bourque and the status of TWU law school’s accreditation with the BC Law Society.

News1130 Legal Analysis October 19th, 2014 – "The Reliability of Confessions in the recent Surrey Luring and Sexual Assault Case"

Michael Shapray of Surrey Criminal Lawyers, Stern Albert Shapray & Associates, is interviewed on News1130 about the legal safeguards to test the truthfulness and reliability of confessions.

Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss Supreme Court of Canada challenge to BC's Impaired laws and police presence at Wreck Beach this summer

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discussing the Surrey Six case and related legal issues

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss Restraining Orders

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss court challenge to Drug Sentencing Laws

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss charges against RCMP officers in relation to the Surrey Six case

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discusses the Vancouver Stanley Cup riots on CKNW 980

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss delays in the ongoing Basi and Virk trial

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the pardon granted to high profile hockey coach Graham James relating to his convictions for sexual offences against his former players.

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to require Crown Prosecutors to testify at a public inquiry

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the issue of a police officer having a relationship with a witness in the Surrey Six murder case

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the Issue of the Government Recording Telephone Calls between an Inmate and his Lawyer

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss a recent decision by the B.C. Review Board

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss governments plan to get ride of two-for-one credit for time served in jail

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the recent police shooting in Vancouver

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the Interlock Program for impaired drivers in BC

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the Kelly Ellard appeal

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss the Red Scorpions gang members busted in Victoria

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss jury deliberations in the Pickton Trial

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss jury instruction in the Pickton trial

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss closing arguments to the jury in the Pickton trial

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Listen to Mr. Shapray discuss jury selection for Pickton trial

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The Risks of Lost or Destroyed Evidence: What the Nygård Stay Teaches About Criminal Defence in Canada

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Lawyer Raises Concerns About Vigilante Justice After Surrey Extortion Victims Allegedly Retaliate

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Five Hockey Canada Players Acquitted: A Win for Due Process

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Lawyers warn of lengthy B.C. court system delays

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2025-25-04: Mistrial declared in former world junior hockey players’ sex assault case By The Canadian Press, Meredith Bond and Charlie Carey

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2020-09-06: Lawyers warn of lengthy B.C. court system delays

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2014-14-06: Three years after the Stanley Cup Riot, investigation may be winding down: lawyer

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2014-09-05: Mother and uncle to be extradited to India in "honour" killing case

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2011-14-12: Crown Wants Cameras in Court for Riot Trials

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2011-06-12: Vancouver Riot Cases Expected to Clog Courts

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2011-08-07: Rafay and Burns back in court appealing

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2011-05-07: Why Vancouver Rioters Wont be Punished (Macleans Magazine)

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2011-29-06: Rioters may avoid justice due to strained system: expert

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2011-24-06: Charges against RCMP could derail case: expert

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2011-19-06: Why Riot Photos May Not Be Enough in Court

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2011-18-06: Photographers may have to testify in riot trials

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2011-16-06: No shortage of photo and video evidence Lawyer: video evidence is very strong in court

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2010-09-11: Ex-solicitor general questions impaired driving review

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2010-25-10: Canadians split on introducing cameras into courtrooms

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2010-21-10: Legal expert says Col Williams' sentence is "very harsh"

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2010-10-07: Charges against coroner may affect investigation credibility

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2010-09-28: Looking at how Facebook impacts police investigations

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2010-09-26: Stiffer impaired driving laws may infringe Charter of Rights

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2010-09-19: Reyat's perjury conviction not likely to lead to re-trials

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2010-06-07: Case against two former ministerial aids to drag on

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2010-04-08: Supreme Court: Crown prosecutors must testify at Frank Paul inquiry

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2010-01-27: Surrey Six case could get complicated

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2010-01-22: Man beaten by VPD officers in mistaken identity case wants compensation

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2010-01-10: DUI investigation involving a police officer

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2009-12-02: Legal Ramifications of Fatal Crash Give Pause For Thought

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2009-10-05: B.C. Massacre Suspect Complains About Jail

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2009-04-28: Vancouver gang leader pleads guilty, U.S. prosecutor to seek 30-year sentence

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2009-04-09: Life sentence for Dennis Karbovanec in Surrey Six murders

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2009-01-23: Shooting was in self defence: accused

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2009-01-23: Murder Trial in Whistler

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2006-10-06: Moyes was perfect Accomplice, court hears

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2004-06-01: B.C. Lions Jacobs Won't Face Charges

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Michael Shapray Analyzes High-Profile Foreign Interference Case Involving Former RCMP Officer


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Watch Mr. Shapray on Global BC TV discussing the court backlog due to COVID-19.


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Watch Mr. Shapray on the CTV National News discussing the Ivan Henry case and his claim for damages for being wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years.


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