Cases for Sexual Assault

• R. v. A.A.2020

  This was a matter that had proceeded with a preliminary inquiry and the complainant testified. It was clear from my cross-examination that the complainant had consented to the sexual interaction between herself and the client. Despite that, the crown proceeded with the matter and a trial date was set. I was able to convince the crown that it was clear after the preliminary inquiry that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction given the complainant's testimony on the issue of consent at the preliminary inquiry. Ultimately, the crown agreed with my assessment, and the sexual assault charge against my client was stayed - the matter was dropped. The client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

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• R. v. S.S.2019

  The client was charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under the age of 18. This turned out to be a situation where the client met an individual online, and then when they met in person it ended up being an undercover police officer. The issue with the file became apparent from the outside: the police had entrapped my client, and several other people in this sting operation. What they police did was against the law, as the client did not intend on meeting with a person under the age of 18 as that is not what the false advertisement the police posted said. In discussions with the crown, I was able to have the charge withdrawn altogether, leaving my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. S.G.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for a judge and jury trial, with a preliminary hearing. At the preliminary inquiry, I cross-examined the complainant. It was clear this was a false allegation against my client. The matter was set for trial at the Court of Queen's Bench. The crown then decided to drop the charge. My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. E.S.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference with a minor, and unlawful confinement. The client decided to plead not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. The week prior to the commencement of trial, I discussed the matter with the crown, and they agreed to drop the charges and allow my client to enter into a peace bond. My client was left with no criminal record and no convictions.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. R.C.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault. Upon reviewing the disclosure, it was clear that no sexual assault occurred. This was clearly a file that involved the police charging without doing their job. It was an allegation that was unsupported by any of the evidence. I convinced the crown to withdraw (drop) the charge altogether. My client had no criminal record and no conviction.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. M.K.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault involving a very minor allegation. The I reviewed the disclosure in detail and determined that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction. On that basis, I approached the crown prosecutor to try to resolve the matter. We agreed to a peace bond, with the sexual assault charge dropped. However, when we arrived at court, the crown agreed to drop the charge altogether, leaving my client with no peace bond, no criminal record and no conviction.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. A.L.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor. The client elected to plead guilty to the sexual assault charge. The crown was initially seeking extensive jail time. However, in negotiations with the crown, I was able to convince them to proceed with a significantly reduced sentence, six months incarceration, followed by 18 months of probation. The sexual interference charge was dropped (withdrawn).

  Sexual Assault Probation

• R. v. A.O.2019

  The client was charged with voyeurism. The crown was at first seeking a sentence of jail, but after I spoke with them, they agreed to reduce their sentence submissions to that of a suspended sentence and probation. I conducted extensive research and made submissions to the judge that a conditional discharge would be appropriate. The judge agreed, and my client received a conditional discharge. No conviction was entered.

  Sexual Assault Probation Conditional Discharge

• R. v. R.D.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault. After receiving my client's instructions, we entered a plea of not guilty and set the matter for a preliminary inquiry at the Provincial Court. At the preliminary inquiry, I cross-examined the complainant and made significant headway in terms of material that I could use at the trial. The matter proceeded to trial at the Court of Queen's Bench with a judge and jury. I prepared tirelessly for the trial, including conducting a methodical review of all of the disclosure. My preparations paid off, and the jury found my client not guilty.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. D.P.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for trial at the Court of Queen's Bench with a judge alone. I prepared for the trial by conducting legal research, preparing arguments, preparing my client for examination-in-chief and cross-examination, and preparing my cross-examination of the complainant. This was a - he said, she said - fact situation. It was clear that my client's version of events was credible, and the complainant's version was not. I was successful in securing a not guilty finding from the judge.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. B.N.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault against a co-worker. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. On the day of trial, the client crown agreed to a plea to a charge of simple assault, and the client received probation.

  Sexual Assault Probation

• R. v. K.S.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault. The client elected to plead guilty. The crown was seeking a lengthy jail sentence. I made arguments for a conditional sentence order, and the court agreed. The client received no jail time.

  Sexual Assault Conditional Discharge

• R. v. A.T.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and invitation to sexual touching. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. After pre-trial discussions with the crown, the client decided to accept the resolution offer presented. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of simple assault for probation, and the charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching were dropped.

  Assaults Sexual Assault Probation Sexual Interference

• R. v. M.M.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference. There was significant evidence against my client, and he instructed me to proceed with a guilty plea. The crown prosecutor was originally seeking a penitentiary jail sentence. I convinced the crown prosecutor that the sentence they were originally seeking was outside of the applicable range. I convinced the crown to agree to a guilty plea to one charge of sexual interference with a minor for a 90-day jail sentence (versus the original 3-4 years the crown was seeking). The remaining three charges of sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor were withdrawn (dropped).

  Sexual Assault Sexual Interference

• R. v. D.U.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor. The client decided to proceed with a guilty plea to the one charge of sexual assault. The crown prosecutor sought a sentence of custody (jail) for the client. However, I made legal arguments to the judge and the judge agreed with my arguments and sentenced the client to a conditional discharge, leaving my client without a conviction being entered. The remaining charge was withdrawn (dropped).

  Sexual Assault Sexual Interference

• R. v. J.W.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation of a person with a disability, and invitation to sexual touching of a minor. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for a preliminary hearing. At the preliminary inquiry, the judge decided there was enough evidence to proceed to trial, and the matter was sent to Queen's Bench for that purpose. It was set for a judge and jury trial. The crown was originally seeking a lengthy term of incarceration if the client had been convicted. However, I worked tirelessly for the client and managed to convince the prosecutor that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction. The crown agreed to a short peace bond, and the charges were all dropped. The client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Sexual Assault Sexual Interference

• R. v. T.B.2018

  The client was charged with indecent act. The consequence of a conviction for the matter would have left the client without the ability to maintain employment. However, I met with the crown prosecutor and proposed resolution whereby the charges would be dropped after my client attended some counselling. The charge was withdrawn (dropped) and my client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. M.A.2018

  The client was charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration. I met with the crown prosecutor and convinced them to refer my client to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed the requirements of the program, the charge was withdrawn. My client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Prostitution

• R. v. E.C.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault. The collateral consequences of a finding of guilt would have been grave for the client. The client elected to enter a plea of not guilty, and to set the matter for trial. On the day of trial, the prosecutor agreed with my suggestion that the client should receive a peace bond. The charge was withdrawn, leaving my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. C.S.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault. This was another case of a false allegation. After multiple discussions with the crown, I was able to negotiate with the crown to agree to a peace bond. The charge of sexual assault against my client was withdrawn. This left my client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. R.R.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault. The allegation was that of touching. This was a false allegation, and my client instructed me to enter a plea of not guilty and to set the matter for trial. I prepared for the trial including conducting legal research, drafting cross-examination of the complainant and witnesses, and preparing legal arguments. On the day of trial, the charge was dropped (withdrawn).

  Assaults

• R. v. J.F.2018

  The client was charged with making, possessing, and accessing child pornography, invitation to sexual touching, transmitting sexually explicit material to a minor, and communicating with a minor to facilitate the making of child pornography and to facilitate an invitation to sexual touching. After lengthy discussions with the crown, they were convinced to withdraw the charge and to allow the client to enter into a one-year common law peace bond.

  Child Pornography Sexual Interference

• R. v. M.B.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault. After discussions with the crown, they agreed to withdraw the charge and to allow the client to enter into a one-year peace bond.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. L.H.2018

  The client was charged with exposing himself to a person under the age of 16 years. After discussions with the crown, and admittance requirements discussions with the program coordinators, it was agreed that the client was a fit and the matter could be referred to the mental health diversion program. Upon completion of the requirements, the crown withdrew the charge.

  Sexual Assault Sexual Interference

• R. v. K.O.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault. The client entered a not guilty plea and the matter was set down for trial. Upon conclusion, the judge found that the client was not guilty of sexual assault, but guilty of a simple assault. The client received a conditional discharge with 9 months probation and a victim fine surcharge. No conviction entered.

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