Cases for Assaults, Threats, and Harassment

• R. v. J.M.2023

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. The complainant did not provide a written statement to police. The complainant did allege that the client assaulted him, however. Later, the complainant spoke to police again and confirmed that the original allegation was not accurate and that the client did not assault him. I used that information to approach the prosecutor to say that with that new information they did not have a case against my client. The prosecutor agreed, and the charge was dropped (withdrawn), leaving the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. L.S.2023

  The client was charged with intimidation, prohibited conduct and uttering threats in a domestic related matter. It was very important for this client that they be left without a conviction as that would have impacted their employment. I worked closely with the client to gather as much information and documentation as possible so that I could present the best possible case for resolution to the prosecutor. I did so, and the prosecutor agreed to drop all of the charges once the client entered into an 8-month peace bond.

  Assaults

• R. v. B.K.2023

  The client was charged with assault and being unlawfully in a dwelling-house. I reviewed the disclosure and determined that the client had a very good defence to the charges. I worked with the client to have her complete some tasks for me. I then approached the prosecutor to try to negotiate the best possible resolution for the client. I met with the prosecutor and they agreed to drop all of the charges if the client entered into a peace bond. The client did so, and the charges were dropped, leaving the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.T.2023

  The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer. After receiving and reviewing the evidence, including the body worn camera footage from the officers, I made the assessment that it was clear that the officer did not have the grounds to arrest the client. I had the client complete some tasks for me that would help me to negotiate a positive outcome for the client. I provided my outline of the issues with the prosecutor's case including that there were violations of her rights. The prosecutor agreed with me and the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

• R. v. M.C.2023

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon (knife). This was a serious allegation involving injuries from the knife (slash on the arm of the complainant). I reviewed the matter in detail and determined that there was a very good argument to be made that my client's actions were in self-defence. I met with the prosecutor and provided them with my assessment of the file. The prosecutor agreed to drop the charge against my client. This left my client with no criminal record and no conviction.

• R. v. S.D.2023

  The client was charged with uttering threats and assault. After receiving information and documentation from the client and having them enroll in counselling to help me negotiate with the prosecutor, I was able to convince the prosecutor to refer the client to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed the program requirements, I had the charges both dropped. That left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats

• R. v. M.C.2023

  The client was charged with two counts of criminal harassment. The client suffered from mental health issues and provided documentation and information to support that. I provided that documentation to the prosecutor and they agreed to refer the client to Mental Health Diversion. The client was accepted and completed Mental Health Diversion and all the charges were withdrawn. This client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Mental Health

• R. v. S.L.2023

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. I worked together with the client to provide information as to what I needed to help me to help negotiate the best possible resolution for their case. Initially the prosecutor would not agree to resolve the matter by way of a peace bond. They insisted hat the client be prosecuted at trial or receive a conviction for the guilty plea. The client elected to plead not guilty and set the matter for trial. During my preparations for trial, I was in contact with the assigned prosecutor. They agreed to review my position (that the matter should be resolved by way of a peace bond) and agreed to do so. Once my client entered into the peace bond the charge was dropped, leaving the client without a conviction and without a criminal record. This was very important tot the client as there would have been serious consequences to the client's employment with a conviction/criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. S.M.2023

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault while choking, intimidation and mischief. These were all incredibly serious domestic related allegations that would have resulted in jail time if the client were to be convicted. I worked closely with the client in preparation for trial. The client had more than enough independent evidence that was captured in text messages to establish that the complainant was lying. I discussed the file with the prosecutor in anticipation for trial. Initially the prosecutor would not agree to withdraw the charges. Once the matter was set for trial a new prosecutor was assigned to the file. After discussing the matter with me, that prosecutor realized they did not have a reasonable likelihood of conviction. That is, they realized that they did not have a case against the client. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all of the charges outright. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Domestic

• R. v. S.V.2023

  The client was charged with assault. The client and the complainant were going through a divorce at the time of the allegation. The complainant completed all that I had asked of them and I was able to persuade the prosecutor to agree to resolve the matter by way of a 12-month common law peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond, and the charge was withdrawn, saving the client from having a criminal record.

  Domestic

• R. v. J.W.2023

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon as a result of a beer bottle being used during the assault. The complainant was injured as a result of the offence. The allegation was serious and could have resulted in a jail sentence and an additional charge of assault causing bodily harm. However, I worked with the client to have them enroll in treatment and counselling, as well as having them provide me with information and documentation that would help me resolve the matter. The client entered a guilty plea and the prosecutor agreed to jointly propose a conditional discharge to the judge. The sentence will leave the client without a conviction.

  Weapons

• R. v. C.L.2023

  The client was charged with domestic assault and mischief, both Criminal Code offences. After reviewing the evidence that we were provided of the alleged offences, I noticed a lot of inconsistences and issues with the prosecutor's case. I was of the view that the prosecutor would not be in a position provided for the file, I found a lot of inconsistencies with the complainant's statement and used that to my advantage when speaking to the prosecutor. After having discussions with the prosecutor about resolution for the file and findings within the disclosure, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.

  Domestic

• R. v. N.D.2023

  The client was charged with assault in relation to a domestic matter. This was a matter where the client had clear evidence that the complainant on this matter was really an aggressor in other previous matters. I had the client complete counselling which helped me negotiate with the prosecutor. After discussions with the prosecutor, they agreed to withdraw the charge entirely as they were satisfied that the counselling I had the client complete was sufficient. The client was left with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Domestic

• R. v. K.M.2023

  The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer. The sustained very serious injuries from the peace officers the night of the allegation. After receiving full disclosure and receiving all of the client's medical history from the assault, I was able to persuade the prosecutor to drop the charge against my client. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. S.N.2023

  The client was charged with criminal harassment, mischief exceeding $5000 in damage and arson (setting something on fire). The prosecutor chose to proceed with these charges by indictment which is like a felony in the United States, versus treating the offences less seriously. A conviction would have resulted in the client facing jail time. Despite the charges being very serious, the prosecutor agreed to refer all the charges to Mental Health Diversion. The client completed Mental Health Diversion and the charges were all withdrawn. The client was left without a conviction or criminal record.

  Mischief Arson

• R. v. J.Y.2023

  The client was charged with assault against an acquaintance. The client provided information and documentation to establish that they did not commit the offence. After discussions with the prosecutor, they agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge against the client. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. Y.F.2023

  The client was charged with assault, two charges of uttering threats and one charge of theft under $5000.00. This was a serious matter as it involved two complainants, one of whom was injured during the incident. Initially the prosecutor was not agreeable to resolving the matter by way of a peace bond and dropping the charges. However, I had the client complete counselling and provide me with documentation, and with that the prosecutor agreed to the peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond and all charges were dropped, leaving the client without a criminal conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Theft

• R. v. S.M.2023

  The client was charged with uttering threats, intimidation, and failure to comply with a release order. The client entered a not guilty plea and set the matter for trial. The client had these charges arise after being charged with offences against the same complainant originally and then being released. The charges the client had on their other file were all withdrawn after my negotiations with the prosecutor. The prosecutor also agreed to drop all of these charges. This left the client without a conviction or a criminal record.

  Threats Bail

• R. v. A.B.2022

  The client was charged with assault, theft under $5000 and mischief. A criminal record would have had employment consequences for the client. I worked with the client to have them get me some information and documentation which helped me resolve the matter for the client. The charges were both dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Theft

• R. v. C.B.2022

  The client was charged with assault. The client provided me with the information and documentation that I asked them for and enrolled in counselling. With that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to allow the client to be entered into the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed all requirements of there program and the charge was dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.P.2022

  The client was charged with assault, assault while choking, forcible confinement and intimidation. The client and the complainant were in a relationship at the time of the domestic dispute. At first the prosecutor was of the view that they would be proceeding with the charges against the client given their serious nature. Prior to trial, I had the client complete counselling. While preparing for the trial, I contacted the prosecutor to try to negotiate a resolution of the matter which would leave my client without a conviction. The prosecutor agreed. The client received a peace bond and all charges were dropped. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Intimidation

• R. v. R.S.2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and mischief. The client and complainant were in a domestic relationship and during that time they had a dispute. The client suffered from mental health issues and the complainant was aware of that and wanted the charges dropped. The client provided me with information regarding her past and recent mental health dealings and enrolled in counselling as instructed. After discussions with the Crown and providing the mental health information and counselling confirmation, I was able to convince the prosecutor that there was no public interest in prosecuting the client and the charges were dropped. The client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. B.T.2022

  The client was charged with assault. The client provided me with the information and documentation that I asked them for and enrolled in counselling. With that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to drop the charges if my client entered into a common law peace bond. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. B.Z.2022

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. A conviction would have resulted in the client facing jail time and there would have been consequences for the client's employment. The client pleaded not guilty and the matter was set for trial. I completed extensive trial preparations in anticipation for the trial. After several conversations with the crown prior to trial, I was able to negotiate resolution for my client for a common law peace bond. On the day of trial, the client entered into the common law peace bond and the charge was dropped. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.P.2022

  The client was charged with assault. After receiving information and documentation from the client to help me negotiate with the crown, I was able to convince them to refer the client to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed the program requirements, the charge was dropped. That left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults