Cases for Assaults, Threats, and Harassment

• R. v. D.P2019

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The complainant made a false allegation against the client. Due to immigration consequences, it was important that the client be left without a conviction and without a criminal record. I successfully negotiated with the crown to informally resolve the matter. My client completed some counselling, and then the charge of assault against my client was dropped.

  Assaults

• R. v. N.G.2019

  The client was charged with assault. The crown was initially seeking a plea for probation. I obtained information and documentation from the client and approached the crown for resolution discussions. I was able to convince the crown to agree to a peace bond. The original charge of assault was withdrawn (dropped). The client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. E.B.2019

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was serious as it related to a spouse. The crown took the position that they would seek a suspended sentence and probation. With my legal advice, the client undertook treatment and counselling. With that, when we proceeded with a plea, the court agreed with the sentence that I argued for, a conditional discharge. Originally before I was retained as counsel the crown's position had been jail. I was able to secure a conditional discharge for the client for the assault charge, leaving my client without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. N.P.2019

  The client was charged with assault, uttering threats and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. There were a number of legal arguments I made to secure a sentence of a conditional discharge for the client, thus leaving the client without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Obstruction

• R. v. J.S.2019

  The client was initially charged with theft under $5000.00 and pointing a firearm. The crown proceeded with filing a new information with additional charges including assault, theft under $5000.00, using an imitation firearm and possessing a weapon. The client pleaded guilty to assault, theft under $5000.00, and possessing a weapon. Originally the crown was seeking a term of incarceration, but after resolution discussions with the crown, they agreed to a term of probation instead. The remaining charge against him was withdrawn.

  Weapons Crime under $5000 Theft Probation

• R. v. J.L.2019

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The client had a related record for serious allegations of assault where he received jail time. The crown was initially seeking jail time. However, I worked with the client to have him attend at counselling and treatment which assisted me in securing a non-custodial sentence for him when he pleaded guilty. The client was sentenced to probation.

  Assaults Probation

• R. v. R.P.2019

  The client was charged with assault as it related to a domestic partner. The crown was initially seeking a term of probation upon a guilty plea. Instead, I was able to secure a complete withdrawal of the charge for my client. The charge of assault was dropped, and my client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.S.2019

  The client was charged with assault and uttering threats The allegation was that the client had assaulted his domestic spouse. I negotiated a resolution with the crown for a peace bond, and the charges against my client were dropped. No conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats

• R. v. H.G.2019

  The client was charged with assault. The circumstance that gave rise to the allegation was that the client had assaulted his domestic spouse. After reviewing the disclosure, It was in court a few times, but after discussions with the crown, they eventually were convinced to withdraw the charge because the available evidence did not support it.

  Assaults

• R. v. D.A.2018

  The client was charged with communications harassment and failing to comply with a protection order. Initially the crown was not agreeable to resolving the matter in a manner that would leave my client without a criminal record. However, upon further discussions with the crown, they agreed to withdraw the charge and allow the client to enter into a one-year peace bond.

  Harassment Obstruction

• R. v. B.C.2018

  The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer and two counts of failing to comply. I worked hard to ensure that this client was not left with a conviction as where were definite extenuating circumstances that led to the allegations. After reviewing the disclosure, I set up a meeting with the crown and advised them of the concerns I had regarding the extenuating circumstances. In the end, the crown agreed, and all charges were withdrawn on the first court appearance.

  Assaults Obstruction

• R. v. K.E.2018

  The client was charged with assault against their domestic partner. The client completed counselling under my direction, and upon that completion the crown agreed to withdraw the charge.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats. At the first court date, I spoke with the crown regarding how this had been a mutual altercation and it was not in the public interest to prosecute the file. The crown agreed and withdrew the charges against the client. No criminal record or further court appearances were required.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. R.M.2018

  The client was charged with domestic assault. I worked with the client to ensure that when I met with the crown to discuss resolution, I had enough to work with to ensure that the crown would consider withdrawing the charges. The crown did agree to withdraw the charges once counseling was completed.

  Assaults

• R. v. C.K.2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon, assault, mischief to property, failing to comply with an undertaking, two counts of failing to comply, and failing to comply with a provision of a protection order. The client pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon, failing to comply with an undertaking and failing to comply with a provision of a protection order. The crown was initially seeking a term of incarceration, however, upon negotiating with the crown, I was able to convince them to agree to a term of probation. This took into account a prior related record.

  Assaults Weapons Mischief Probation Obstruction

• R. v. M.O.2018

  The client was charged with assault. I worked closely with the client to address underlying issues surrounding the allegation. With that, I was able to have the client'’s charge dropped/withdrawn.

  Assaults

• R. v. J.S.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of assault. The allegations were against the client'’s domestic partner. With my direction and advice, the client began counselling and treatment. I was able to have the crown agree to an informal resolution so that the charges were dropped.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.J.2018

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

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. M.P.2018

  The client was charged with assault against their domestic partner. Both parties were alleged to have been intoxicated. It was clear that the crown would have had issues with establishing a conviction against the client. I approached the crown, and, in the end, the charge was dropped outright. This left my client without a conviction or criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. T.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm in relation to a serious allegation of domestic abuse. It was clear from my review of the disclosure that the allegations were unfounded. I always make a point of ensuring I review the disclosure thoroughly, so that I can give my client'’s the best advice possible. I worked diligently to ensure that the best possible outcome was achieved for my client. In the end, the charges were withdrawn outright. No criminal record/no conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. T.G.2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and common assault. The allegations were serious. Once I had reviewed the disclosure, I approached the crown to discuss resolution of the matter. After discussions with the crown, they agreed to withdraw the charge and allow the client to enter into a one-year peace bond. The client was left without a criminal conviction.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. R.D.2018

  The client was charged with assault. I received a copy of the crown's disclosure (evidence against my client). I reviewed the same, and quickly came to the realization that there was no basis for the allegation against my client. I booked a meeting with the prosecutor to discuss the file. The crown agreed that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction and the charge was dropped so the client was left with no criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. D.T.2018

  The client was charged with assault, mischief, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The allegations were serious and arose in a domestic situation. I approached the crown with respect to resolution of the matter, and after much negotiating, the crown ultimately agreed to stay the charge.

  Assaults Mischief Dangerous Driving

• R. v. H.K.2018

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was that the client had assaulted their domestic partner. There were serious ramifications that resulted from the allegation in relation to custody and access to the couple'’s child. I was able to have the client'’s conditions changed from the conditions imposed at the bail hearing prior to being retained. The client was then able to communicate with his wife and to see his child. Ultimately, I had the client complete some counselling, and the crown withdrew the charge.

  Assaults Bail

• R. v. R.P.2018

  The client was charged with assault in the context of a domestic violence allegation. Very early on, I had the client complete some tasks which assisted me in negotiating for a resolution that would leave my client without a criminal record. A conviction would have resulted in my client having issues with future employment. Once the client completed tasks I had requested of him, I approached the crown to have the charges withdrawn. The crown withdrew (dropped) the charges and the client was left without a conviction or criminal record.

  Assaults