Cases tagged as Assaults

• R. v. A.P.2019

  The client was charged with assault. A young mother of two, she was overwhelmed after taking on two more young foster children. During an extremely stressful incident, she admitted to biting one of the foster children. She pleaded guilty to assault and a sentencing date was set. The client did extensive counseling over the course of the year (between charge and sentence) and had many positive reference letters. A pre-sentence report was done and it indicated that it was unlikely she would re-offend. She avoided jail time and was given a suspended sentence with probation.

  Assaults

• R. v. C.B.2019

  The client was charged on three different dockets. On one docket he was charged with assault causing bodily harm, extortion, mischief endangering life, and uttering threats. On the other two he was charged with failing to comply on one and failing to appear on the other. He pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, mischief, and failing to appear. The other charges were withdrawn. He received a sentence of 12 months incarceration, followed by 18 months of probation. Since he had been in custody, he had some pre-trial credit, which meant he had four months left to serve. There were also some ancillary orders (primary DNA and s. 109 prohibition) imposed.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. U.M.2019

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. The client pleaded guilty and the matter was set down for sentencing. A pre-sentence report was ordered, which outlined some of the neurological issues the client faced after brain surgery. This was helpful because even though he had two prior convictions for assault, he was able to avoid a jail sentence, as the judge factored this in to her decision. He was given a 12 month conditional sentence order and 12 months of probation.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. G.H.2019

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. On the day of trial, the complainant did not show up. The crown also hadn’t subpoenaed all the officers to appear as witnesses. As such, the charge was stayed. The client avoided having another conviction on his record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. A.B.2019

  The client was charged with uttering threats. Following ECR discussions with the crown, an informal resolution was agreed on. The matter was adjourned for three months and as long as the client did not breach the terms of his release, the charge would be withdrawn. At the end of the three month period, nothing had arisen, and the crown withdrew the charge as expected.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. R.C.2019

  The client was charged with assault. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. After the trial date was set, counsel had discussions about possibly resolving the matter. The crown was of the view the client needed to complete more counselling before she would be willing to do so. The client continued with the counselling and eventually the crown agreed to resolve the matter by way of a three month peace bond.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. A.P.2019

  The client was charged with assault. A young mother of two, she was overwhelmed after taking on two more young foster children. During an extremely stressful incident, she admitted to biting one of the foster children. She pleaded guilty to assault and a sentencing date was set. The client did extensive counselling over the course of the year (between charge and sentence) and had many positive reference letters. A pre-sentence report was done and it indicated that it was unlikely she would reoffend. She avoided jail time and was given a suspended sentence with probation.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. J.S.2019

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was clearly false, and it was made in order to further the complainant's family law matter. Originally, the client had another lawyer representing her. With that other lawyer, the client plead not guilty and set the matter down for trial. When I came on as the client's lawyer, I had the matter brought forward and vacated the trial date. I then negotiated a resolution with the crown. The crown agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge.

  Assaults Threats Bail

• R. v. M.W.2019

  The client was charged with assault and assault with a weapon. She pleaded guilty to assault and the assault with a weapon charge was dropped. I made arguments in relation to sentence, and the court granted the client a conditional discharge versus probation that the crown was seeking. My client was left without a criminal conviction.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. F.A.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 and assaulting a peace officer. Initial discussions with the crown yielded a negative response to having the matter differed to the alternative measures program. However, during further discussions and negotiations with the crown, I was able to convince them to refer the matter to a diversion program. Once the client completed the requirements of the program, the charges again her were withdrawn.

  Assaults Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. A.R.2019

  The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer, two counts of assault, causing a disturbance, and public intoxication. It was clear to me after having reviewed the file that the client hadn't committed a criminal offence when the assaults originally started. It was clear that what happened after was a result of my client being attacked. I was able to negotiate with the crown so that the two assault charges were dropped, and the assaulting a peace officer charge was reduced to a resisting arrest. With that, the matters were referred to the Alternative Measures Program. My client was successful in completing the requirements of the program and the remaining charges were dropped.

  Assaults Threats Causing a Disturbance

• R. v. E.M.2019

  The client was charged with assault after being involved in a road rage incident. Normally the crown would not agree to a referral to diversion, or any sort of informal resolution when it comes to road rage assault allegations. However, I worked hard with the client to gather as much information and possible. When I approached the crown prosecutor with my resolution proposal, the crown agreed, and the charges against my client were dropped all together.

  Assaults

• R. v. C.R.2019

  The client was charged with assault and mischief. The client was concerned about a conviction and how it would impact travel and employment. I was successful in having the matter referred to the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed the requirements of the program, and the charges were both dropped.

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. J.B.2019

  The client was charged with assault and uttering threats. The crown was not willing to agree to resolve the matter without a guilty plea. The allegations were false. It was important that the client avoid a criminal record. The matter was set for trial after a not guilty plea was entered. On the day of trial, was able to negotiate a resolution for a referral to the Alternative Measures Program. Once my client completed the requirements of the program, the charges against him were withdrawn (dropped). My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Threats

• 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.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. 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