Cases tagged as Assaults

• R. v. A.T.2019

  The client was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and invitation to sexual touching. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. After pre-trial discussions with the crown, the client decided to accept the resolution offer presented. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of simple assault for probation, and the charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching were dropped.

  Assaults Sexual Assault Probation Sexual Interference

• 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 In the end, the crown agreed, and all charges were withdrawn on the first court appearance.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. J.K.2018

  The client was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and careless use of a firearm. The allegation was that there was an unlawful discharge of a firearm which caused injuries to the complainant. After lengthy negotiations with the crown, the client entered a plea of guilty to a lesser included offence of careless storage of a firearm. The crown sought a conditional discharge. I asked that the sentencing judge consider an absolute discharge. The court agreed with my arguments for an absolute discharge for the carless storage of a firearm, and the client was thus left without a conviction and without a criminal record. The remaining charges were dropped.

  Assaults Weapons

• 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. M.H.2018

  The client was charged with possessing a restricted weapon, careless use of a firearm, two counts of improper storage of a firearm and assaulting a peace officer. The client plead guilty to careless use of a firearm, improper storage of a firearm and possessing a restricted weapon. The remaining improper storage charge and the assault charge were withdrawn. The client received a suspended sentence plus probation for 18 months. A weapons prohibition clause was implemented. The client was also required to complete community services hours and pay a victim fine surcharge. This is a matter where the crown sought a term of incarceration to be served within the community. I managed to convince the judge that a suspended sentence and probation would adequately address the purpose and principles of sentencing and a term of incarceration within the community was thus avoided.

  Assaults Weapons Probation

• 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

• R. v. Z.R2018

  The client was charged with assault involving an altercation at a restaurant. The charge was serious. I met with the crown to negotiate a resolution of the matter, after having reviewed the file and concluding that there were likely issues with the crown'’s ability to prove that this wasn't just a consensual fight. The crown agreed that there was in fact no reasonable likelihood of conviction, and the charge was withdrawn on the client'’s first court date. The client avoided a conviction which would have compromised their employment.

  Assaults

• R. v. R.K.2018

  The client was charged with assault and forcible confinement in the context of a domestic situation. I had reviewed the crown'’s disclosure and met with the crown to discuss resolving the matter by way of a withdrawal of the charge on the basis that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction. The crown agreed, and on the second court date I had the charge withdrawn.

  Assaults

• R. v. S.B.2018

  The client was charged with assaulting a police officer after a cause disturbance call was made to police. Although the crown did not initially agree to withdraw the charge, I convinced them that it was not in the public interest to prosecute. On that basis, the crown withdrew the charge.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.L.2018

  The client was charged with assault in relation to a road rage allegation. The matter was a serious one, but the crown agreed to refer the client to a diversion program. Once completed, the charge was dropped. It was extremely important to the client's employment that there be no conviction. I was able to achieve that goal for the client.

  Assaults

• R. v. C.K.2018

  The client was charged with assault against their domestic partner. The allegation was a serious one. A conviction for the client would have meant issues with future employment. After discussions with the crown, the matter was withdrawn, and the client entered into a one-year peace bond.

  Assaults

• R. v. O.O.2018

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm in relation to a sporting event. The allegation was serious in that the complainant received a serious injury that required stitches. I met with the crown to propose a reduction of the charge to a simple assault charge, to be referred to the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed the requirements of the program, and the charge was dropped entirely.

  Assaults

• R. v. D.L.2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. Initially, the prosecutor was not agreeable to resolution of the matter without a guilty plea and a conviction. After several negotiations with the crown, I managed to have the crown agree to withdraw the charge, and the client entered into a peace bond with minimal conditions. The charge was dropped. No conviction was entered.

  Assaults Weapons