Cases for Assaults, Threats, and Harassment

• R. v. D.B.2022

  The client was charged with uttering threats. 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 my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. R.R.2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault based on an incident that caused the complainant a serious injury. Despite that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to drop the charge if my client entered into a peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond, and the charge was withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. R.H.2022

  The client was charged with two counts of domestic assault. The client completed counselling and anger management courses which helped me negotiate with the prosecutor the best possible outcome. With proof of the client’s counselling and anger management course completion, I was able to persuade the crown prosecutor to agree to resolve the matter through a 12-month peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond, and the charge was withdrawn, saving the client from a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. S.K.2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon, simple assault, criminal intimidation, and uttering threats. These charges were based on allegations of domestic violence. Though the charges were very serious, I was able to the crown prosecutor agreed to drop all of the charges if my client entered into a 6-month peace bond. The peace bond was entered into and the charges were withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. S.B.2022

  The client was charged with assaulting and choking  their adult stepchild. The allegations were serious because the victim was injured. I looked at the file and determined that there was likely a self-defence argument that I could make. The client had no prior criminal history, and completed counselling on my direction. At first, the crown prosecutor refused my request to refer the matter to a diversion program, but after lengthy discussions, I was able to convince the crown prosecutor to refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program. The client successfully completed the Alternative Measures Program and the charges were withdrawn, leaving the client with no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.Y.2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The crown prosecutor was going to prosecute the client which could have resulted in a conviction and a criminal record. However, after much negotiations with the prosecutor I was able to have the charge dropped outright. This left my client without a criminal record.

  Assaults Domestic

• R. v. M.M.2022

  The client was charged with assault by choking. The client pled not guilty and the matter was set for trial. I explained to the crown prosecutor why I thought there was no “reasonable likelihood of conviction", and the crown prosecutor ultimately agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge prior to trial.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.E.2022

  The client was charged with one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, one count of theft under $5000.00, and two counts of assault. The victims were the client's ex-spouse and child. The client decided to plead guilty. The client had a related criminal record. I was able to get the crown prosecutor to withdraw the break and enter with intent and theft charges and join me in recommending a 12-month probation sentence. The judge accepted this position, meaning the client did not have to go to jail.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.A.2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of assault based on three separate domestic allegations by one complainant. The complainant gave several detailed statements to police. The client provided me with evidence of ongoing parenting litigation between the client and the complainant. I reviewed the statements and other evidence very carefully, and it became apparent that the complainant was falsely accusing the client in order to gain the upper hand in the parenting litigation. I was able to convince the prosecutor that they had very serious issues with their case. The crown prosecutor ultimately agreed with me that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, and withdrew (dropped) all of the charges, saving the client from a criminal record.

  Assaults Weapons Domestic

• R. v. B.P. 2022

  The client was charged with not following an Emergency Protection Order and several charges of breaching a probation order. Unfortunately the client struggled with an alcohol addiction. I was able to provide him with some supportive referrals. With confirmation from the client that he accessed those referrals, I was able to speak to the prosecutor and convince them to refer my client to the Mental Health Diversion program, which was unusual for them to agree to given the type of file we were dealing with. Once the client was enrolled he completed the requirements of the program, and I had all of the charges against him dropped.

  Assaults Threats Harassment Probation

• R. v. D.V. 2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault. 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 crown prosecutor did not want to agree to a peace bond for the file, but were insisting that the client have a conviction and a criminal record. Eventually, the crown prosecutor agreed with my review of the file and the client was offered a peace bond. Once the client entered into the peace bond the charge was dropped, leaving the client without a conviction.

  Assaults Domestic

• R. v. S.D.2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault. This was a matter where the complainant elected to come forward with the assistance of their own independent lawyer to confirm that the matter was not criminal, but was the result of a misunderstanding. I was able to review that information and correspond with the crown prosecutor and counsel for the complainant, and the charge was dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R .v. J.S. 2022

  The client was charged with assault. Because of my client's immigration status, there could have been serious consequences for them if they were found guilty of the assault. I had the client complete some tasks for me that helped me to convince the crown prosecutor to refer the case to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client had completed the program requirements I appeared in court for them and the charge was dropped, leaving my client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. T.B. 2022

  The client was charged with uttering threats, fraudulently obtaining food (dine and dash) and not showing up for court. The client was really struggling with personal issues, including substance abuse, at the time. I was able to have the client complete some tasks for me that helped me convince the crown prosecutor to refer all of the charges to the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed the AMP program requirements and all of the charges were withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. M.M. 2022

  The client was charged with assault, assaulting a police officer and intimidation. Because the client had a past history involving alcohol and criminal charges, and because this allegation involved alcohol, it took a lot of convincing to have the crown prosecutor agree to refer the case to the Alternative Measures Program. Once they did agree to the referral, the client completed the program requirements and the charges were all withdrawn, leaving my client without a criminal record and without any convictions.

  Assaults Threats Harassment Intimidation

• R. v. K.I. 2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and theft under $5000.00. When I reviewed the disclosure, I realized that the crown would have trouble proving the client's identification which they need to prove to get a conviction. After some back-and-forth discussions, I convinced the crown to drop the charges. This meant no criminal record and no conviction for the client.

  Assaults Weapons Theft

• 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.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• 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.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• 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.

  Assaults Mischief

• 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.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• 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.

  Assaults Threats Intimidation

• 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.

  Assaults Threats

• 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.

  Assaults Threats

• 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.

  Assaults Threats

• 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.

  Assaults Threats