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ALYKHAN NURANI

About Alykhan

Alykhan Nurani is an Edmontonian with a strong background in criminal law. After completing his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta, he pursued his legal education at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. Throughout his studies, he focused on criminal law, taking courses in Sentencing, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Law.

Following law school, Alykhan gained practical experience at a firm in Stony Plain, where he completed his articles. During this time, he was involved in various aspects of criminal defense, including trials, preliminary inquiries, and bail hearings. His successes include securing favorable outcomes for clients facing charges ranging from robbery to sexual assault.

In April 2024, Alykhan founded Nurani Law, reflecting his commitment to advocating for the Charter rights of accused individuals. He offers free consultations and is available for bail hearings around the clock. Alykhan's dedication to his clients and his passion for criminal defense underscore his approach to legal practice.

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Success Stories

*These cases serve only as examples and do not guarantee a result.

Bail

Alykhan’s client was charged with a very serious assault and was released on bail. Following that release, the client was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Despite the new allegations, Alykhan successfully secured the client’s release a second time.

Alykhan’s client faced very serious violent charges and repeatedly failed to attend court, resulting in multiple warrants. On two prior occasions, the Crown consented to release. After further failures to appear, the client retained Alykhan for a bail hearing. This time, the Crown strongly opposed release and bail was denied. Alykhan pursued a bail review and successfully secured the client’s release.

Alykhan’s client was charged with violent offences and breaching a release order. After retaining Alykhan, the client failed to attend trial and warrants were issued. Nearly two years later, the client was arrested on those warrants and again retained Alykhan. Following a contested bail hearing, the client was released.

Alykhan’s client was initially charged with two separate sets of violent offences and released with the Crown’s consent. After retaining Alykhan, the client was charged with additional violent offences. The Crown then opposed release. Following a contested bail hearing, Alykhan secured the client’s release.

Alykhan’s client was charged with possession of multiple kilograms of drugs and initially obtained bail with another lawyer. Shortly after release, the client was charged with breaching their release order, and the Crown indicated they would oppose bail. The client retained Alykhan, who negotiated with the Crown to not only consent to release but also allow the warrant to be addressed in court—resulting in the client not spending a single night in custody.

Trials

Alykhan’s client was charged with possession of over 175 grams of fentanyl, with an estimated street value exceeding $20,000—an offence that often attracts significant penitentiary sentences. After reviewing disclosure, Alykhan set the matter for a preliminary inquiry. Following thorough cross-examination of four police officers, the Crown invited the Court to dismiss the charges. Result: Charges dismissed.

Alykhan’s client faced a serious assault charge where the complainant was hospitalized for nearly two weeks. After identifying key issues, Alykhan set the matter for a preliminary inquiry. Following the complainant’s testimony, the Crown invited the Court to dismiss the charges.
Result: Charges dismissed.

Alykhan’s client was charged as part of a large-scale drug and firearms investigation. After a preliminary inquiry and negotiations, the Crown withdrew the most serious charge. The matter proceeded to trial, where the client did not testify. The client was found not guilty on all remaining charges.
Result: Client acquitted of all charges.

Alykhan’s client was charged with assaulting a peace officer after allegedly spitting blood on them. At trial, two officers testified that the act was intentional. After thorough cross-examination, the judge found it was possible the transfer was accidental. The client did not testify.
Result: Client acquitted.

Alykhan’s client was charged with multiple serious offences involving an intimate partner. The complainant did not attend trial. The Crown sought to admit a 911 call as an exception to the hearsay rule. Alykhan successfully opposed the application, arguing it lacked sufficient reliability. A subsequent application under Bradshaw was also dismissed. The Crown proceeded on limited counts. The client did not testify.
Result: Not guilty on all violent charges; guilty on one breach offence. Five charges dismissed.

Sentencing

Charged with possession of a loaded restricted firearm without a licence—an offence that often results in penitentiary time. After trial, the client was found guilty. Alykhan secured a Conditional Sentence Order.
Result: Sentence served in the community. No time in custody.

Charged with a large-scale fraud from an employer (over $100,000), typically attracting penitentiary time. Alykhan secured a Conditional Sentence Order.
Result: Sentence served in the community. No time in custody.

Charged with robbery captured on CCTV—an offence that often leads to significant jail time. Following negotiations, the client pled guilty to assault and received a 90-day sentence.
Result: Robbery charge withdrawn. 90-day sentence.

Client 1(C1) was charged with robbery, which was later recharged as assault with a weapon and theft under $5000. C1 was captured on CCTV stealing some goods and later brandishing a weapon when loss prevention officers tried to intervene. The client fled the scene, leaving behind a wallet with identification. C1 was charged after the identification was recovered. Alykhan filed a charter notice alleging breaches of Section 8, the right to be free from unreasonable search. The Crown stayed the charges.
Result: Charges Stayed

Alykhan’s client was charged with aggravated assault. C2 punched the complainant twice in a public place. This incident was captured on CCTV and the complainant was familiar with C2. The Crown attempted to tender the CCTV footage. Alykhan successfully argued against the Crown’s application. After the video was excluded, Alykhan made a directed verdict application. The Justice granted the application.
Result: Charges dismissed.

Alykhan's client was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl. This offense often results in a penitentiary sentence. After reviewing the disclosure, Alykhan noted several Charter issues and set the matter for a preliminary inquiry. After thorough cross-examination, several inconsistencies were noted in the officers’ testimony. Alykhan sent the transcripts to the Crown, noting the issues. The charges were withdrawn.
Result: Charges withdrawn.

Alykhan’s client was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily harm, impaired driving, multiple breaches of release orders, and picked up a further set of charges that alleged a further count of leaving the scene of an accident. The client had been released 7 previous times. The Crown was opposed to the client’s release and the client had twice before been released on a $500 cash release order. Alykhan was able to secure the client’s release after a contested hearing.
Result: Client released from custody

Alykhan’s client was charged with a very serious domestic assault in Alberta as well as a domestic assault in another province. The client was denied release in Alberta at the Provincial Court level. Alykhan applied for a bail review at the Court of King’s Bench. The client was granted release in Alberta. After being granted release, the client was held and taken to the other province to deal with the charges there. Alykhan negotiated for the client’s release in the other province as well.
Result: Client released from custody.

Alykhan’s client was charged with sexual assault against a former partner. Alykhan conducted a 3 day jury trial, which ended with the jury rendering a not guilty verdict.
Result: Not guilty.

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Client 1

Charges: Section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code

Result: Charges Stayed

Client 2

Charges: Section 268 of the Criminal Code

Result: Charges dismissed.

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