The King vs. The Defendant

Cases

R. v. S.N.

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 The client completed Mental Health Diversion and the charges were all withdrawn.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