The King vs. The Defendant
SUCCESSFUL CASE DECISIONS
Assaults, Threats, and Harassment
In Canadian criminal law, there are several different types of assaults. The key element to any assault is that it involves an intentional act of violence towards another person, without their consent.
Sexual Assault and Sexual Offences
Sexual assault charges can arise in a multitude of factual circumstances, and can range from sexual assault with a weapon, causing bodily harm, or aggravated sexual assault.
Child Pornography and Luring Offences
Child pornography related offences can include allegations of possessing, making, or distributing such materials.
Drug Offences
Drug offences are taken very seriously and thus are governed by their own legislation called the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Firearms and Weapons Offences
The use and possession of firearms carry strict requirements for it to be lawful.
Property Offences: Theft, Fraud and Related Offences
There is a wide array of property related offences which commonly include theft, mischief, and possession of stolen property.
Murder and Manslaughter Offences
These are the most serious offences you can be charged with and they carry a potential consequence of life in jail.
Driving Offences
These charges are relatively common and can have serious impacts on your daily life and employment.
Release Conditions, Probation, and Conditional Sentences
Upon being criminally charged, you may have been released either on an appearance notice, undertaking, or release order.
Release and Bail
Bail is a critical turning point in your case; it can impact your ability to prepare a defence and continue living your normal life until your matter is dealt with by the courts.
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R. v. A.O.
The client was charged with a serious domestic violence assault. Despite how serious the charge was, I was able to have the prosecutor agree to drop the charge if the client agreed to a peace bond. The client was very happy with the resolution and the charge was dropped. No criminal record and no conviction.
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R. v. C.C.
The client was charged with serious offences involving unsafe storage of firearms, other firearms offences, fight from police in a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. The client struggled with a mental health crisis and the outcome were the charges before the court. I worked closely with the client who had taken numerous positive steps to address any concerns the prosecutor might have with public risk. The client plead guilty to two firearms offences and resisting arrest. The prosecutor was looking to have the client have a house arrest jail sentence. I was able to convince the judge to grant the client a conditional discharge. This means that after a period of three years, it will be like the client was not convicted. That is, it will be like he does not have a criminal record. The client was happy with the outcome of the matter.