The Queen vs. The Defendant

Cases for Assaults, Threats, and Harassment

  • R. v. D.M. 2022

    The client was charged with assault. The matter involved a domestic situation and the allegation was very low level. I had the client complete some things for me that helped me to negotiate the best possible resolution for the client. The crown prosecutor listened to my proposal and agreed that with all the client had done, and given the nature of the allegations, they would drop the charge. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  • R. v. J.S. 2022

    The client was facing a domestic assault charge. The crown prosecutor decided not to proceed with the charge and it was dropped. This left my client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. C.M. 2022

    The client was charged with four charges of assault and three charges of mischief (damage to property) under $5000. Given the client's extensive history of trauma and mental health issues, as well as other factors, I was able to convince the judge to agree to a sentence of a conditional discharge. This is the best possible sentence the client could have received in the circumstances.

  • R. v. T.I2022

    The client was charged with assaulting and threatening to cause death or bodily harm to his teenage daughter. I reviewed the evidence in detail and was able to establish that the allegation that the complainant made had no merit. I further pointed out that the client's rights had been violated when the police entered his home without a warrant. In the end, the crown prosecutor agreed that the charges should all be dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  • R. v. M.N. 2022

    The client was charged with assault and criminal intimidation for an incident involving his wife and child. I reviewed the file in detail and determined that there was no evidence upon which the crown prosecutor could prove the allegations. The crown prosecutor agreed with my review and dropped all the charges against the client. My client was left with no conviction and no criminal record.

  • R. v. A.T.2022

    The client was charged with assault in the context of a bar fight. I was able to negotiate with the crown to have the client enter into the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed all of the requirements for the alternative measures program and the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  • R. v. G.E.2022

    The client was charged with assault. I was able to negotiate with the crown to have the client enter into the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed all of the requirements for the alternative measures program and the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  • R. v. G.M.2022

    The client was charged with assault. I was able to negotiate with the crown to have the client enter into the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed all of the requirements for the alternative measures program and the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  • R. v. D.P.2022

    The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer. After reviewing the body worn camera footage of the officer that was given to me in disclosure, it was very clear that that client was assaulted by the police officer and not the other way around. I meet with the prosecutor and showed them where in the video it was clear my client was the victim. They agreed, and the charge was dropped. This left the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. G.W.2022

    The client was charged with assault involving a road rage incident. It was clear that there were extenuating circumstances and really two sides to the story. I approached the crown prosecutor to discuss my findings with them and they agreed to drop the charges. that left the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. R.A.2022

    The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer. After reviewing the body worn camera footage that was in disclosure, it was very clear that the client was assaulted by the police officer and not the other way around. I met with the prosecutor to show them where in the disclosure it was clear that my client had not assaulted the officer and that in fact my client had been assaulted. The prosecutor agreed and withdrew (dropped) the charge against my client. This left my client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. D.B2022

    The client was charged with uttering threats and it was a domestic related allegation. I worked tirelessly with the client to get everything in order to show the prosecutor that the charges against the client should be dropped. The prosecutor agreed, and the charge of uttering threats was withdrawn.

  • R. v. C.B.2022

    The client was charged with assault against a former domestic partner. I was able to have the crown 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, leaving the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. C.S.2022

    The client was charged with public mischief, criminal harassment and mischief. I was able to convince the prosecutor on the first court appearance to drop all charges. That left the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. J.M.2022

    The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Initially the client had another lawyer working on the file, but the file was transferred to me. When it was transferred to me I got the prosecutor to agree to change their election from the serious indictment to the less serious summary election. The crown prosecutor also agreed to a conditional discharge for the client, so after three years it is like there was no finding of guilt.

  • R. v. J.S.2021

    The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm (domestic). The allegation was very serious and would have resulted in issues for the client's employment and travel if convicted. I worked with the client to then be able to have the charge completely dropped. This left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  • R. v. A.R.2021

    The client was charged with two counts of assault and a breach of a release (bail) condition. I was able to negotiate with the prosecutor for a conditional discharge, the best possible sentence for such a serious charge.

  • R. v. J.G.2021

    The client  was charged with assault. The client was very concerned about the charge and the impact it would have on employment. After charging the client, the police officer working on the file agreed to take back the charging document because he determined that the CCTV footage showed that the client was not guilty. The matter was completed prior to being in court.

  • R. v. K.D.2021

    The client was charged with forcible entry into a residence and assault.  It was clear from my thorough review of disclosure that there was no case against my client - that is, the prosecutor could not prove the offences against the client. The prosecutor agreed, and the charges against my client were both dropped (withdrawn), leaving the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. M.S.2021

    The client was charged with two counts of assault (domestic). I worked to negotiate with the prosecutor for a dropping of all charges. That left the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  • R. v. A.A.2021

    The client was charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and assault. The allegations were domestic in nature. They were very serious and a conviction would have had implications for the client's immigration status. I worked with the client to have them enroll in programs that would help me to help him. I received the disclosure and determined that there were issues with the crown's ability to prove the charges. I approached the prosecutor with both the information that the client had provided me with, along with my assessment of the case, and the crown agreed to outright withdraw all charges - assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

  • R. v. M.L.2021

    The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was very serious and would have resulted in issues for the client's employment. I worked with the client to get all of the information and documentation I needed to approach the crown with a resolution proposal. After reviewing the disclosure and discussing the matter with the crown, the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.  2021 R. v. M.L. Assaults, Threats, and Harassment The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was very serious and would have resulted in issues for the client's employment. I worked with the client to get all of the information and documentation I needed to approach the crown with a resolution proposal. After reviewing the disclosure and discussing the matter with the crown, the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  • R. v. N.T.2021

    The client was charged with sending harassing communications. I negotiated a plea deal with the crown so that the charge was dropped (withdrawn) and the client entered into a peace bond. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  • R. v. T.P.2021

    The client  was charged with causing a disturbance in relation to  neighbours. I was able to negotiate a complete withdrawal of the charge against the client. No conviction/no criminal record.

  • R. v. K.A.2021

    The client was charged with uttering threats against is ex-girlfriend. The allegation was serious. I had the client start doing some things for me that would help me to help him. I also received disclosure and determined that there was no case against the client. I approached the prosecutor and discussed the matter with them, and persuaded the prosecutor to drop the charge. This left the client with no criminal record and no conviction.