Cases tagged as Assaults

• R. v. F.R.2018

  The client was charged with assault, forcible confinement, mischief and uttering threats in a domestic related incident. I worked with the client to have him enrolled in programing to assist with my negotiations with the crown prosecutor. I determined that there were weaknesses in the crown's case. As a result of that, I was able to resolve my client's matter by way of an informal resolution. My client as left without a criminal record, and without a conviction when the charges were withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Mischief

• R. v. D.D.2018

  The client was charged with assault. Upon my review of the file, it was clear to me that the crown had serious problems with the case against my client. On that basis, I was able to have the charges against my client dropped outright. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

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• R. v. C.H.2018

  The client was charged with assault, uttering threats and forcible confinement. I worked with the client to have him enrolled in counselling. The allegations of assault were serious. Despite that, I was able to resolve the matter so that the charges were all withdrawn (dropped) and my client was bound by a peace bond for a period of one year.

  Assaults Threats

• R. v. J.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault pursuant to section 266 of the Criminal Code. There were a number of issues that I found with the crown'’s case against my client. I was able to have the charge against my client dropped outright, leaving him without a criminal record and without a conviction.

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• R. v. B.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was serious, and the ramifications for my client in relation to immigration consequences would have been grave. I worked to have everything in order for my client on his first court date, and with that, I had the charge dropped outright on that first court date. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

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• R. v. J.C.2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats. The matter was set down for trial after a not guilty plea was entered. There would have been serious immigration consequences if he had been found guilty of the assault with a weapon and uttering threats charges. At the trial date, I was able to negotiate a resolution with the crown which allowed for a guilty plea to a lesser included offence of simple assault. The uttering threats charge was withdrawn. The client received probation instead of jail time, which the crown was originally looking for given the client's related record. The client avoided jail and avoided deportation with the resolution I achieved for him.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. Y.Z2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. The allegation was very serious and there would have been immigration consequences for the client if a conviction was entered. I was able to have the charge of assault with a weapon dropped (withdrawn) outright. The client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. M.M.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of assault. There were issues with the crown'’s case and their ability to prove the allegations of assault against my client. I discussed the matter with the crown, and although the allegations were serious, the crown agreed to refer the matter to a diversion program. Once my client completed the program, the charges were both withdraw and as a result, there was no conviction and no criminal record.

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• R. v. N.P.2018

  The client was charged with assault. The client came to me after trying to deal with the matter on her own as a self-represented litigant. The crown was seeking a guilty plea and probation. I worked with the client and had her complete a number of tasks for me that would assist me with negotiating the best possible resolution for my client. I met with the crown and convinced them that to resile from their original position (probation), and to agree to referring my client to a diversion program. My client finished the requirements of the program, and at the end, the charge was withdrawn altogether. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.H.2018

  The client was charged with domestic assault. In completing extensive background work and research before the first court appearance, I was able to convince the crown to agree to an informal resolution. My client completed the requirements of that resolution, and then the charge was dropped, leaving my client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. R.R.2018

  The client was charged with sexual assault. The allegation was that of touching. This was a false allegation, and my client instructed me to enter a plea of not guilty and to set the matter for trial. I prepared for the trial including conducting legal research, drafting cross-examination of the complainant and witnesses, and preparing legal arguments. On the day of trial, the charge was dropped (withdrawn).

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• R. v. A.N.2018

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. The crown originally declined to refer the matter to a diversion program. I was able to work with the client to have her gather the necessary information and documentation that I then used to negotiate with the crown for a resolution that would leave the client without a criminal record. I met with the crown, and they agreed that on the basis of the information and documentation that I had gathered in support of my client's case, they would refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program. Once my client had completed the necessary requirements of the program, my client'’s assault with a weapon charge was dropped.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. E.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault and sexual assault. The matter was a long and drawn out situation of false allegations. My client gave me instructions to enter a not guilty plea and to set the matter for trial. On the day of trial, I spoke with the prosecutor and convinced them that there was absolutely no evidence relating to a sexual assault allegation. The crown agreed and on the day of trial, they dropped the charge of sexual assault. In relation to the assault charge, the crown agreed to drop the charge and have my client enter into a peace bond. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Sexual Assault

• R. v. K.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault. When I reviewed the file, it was clear that this was not a criminal offence of assault, but a consensual fight, which is not against the law. I approached the crown with my position, and the crown agreed and withdrew the charge. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault in the context of a domestic situation. I reviewed the file, then set up a meeting with the crown to discuss the matter. I determined that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, and I thought the charge should be dropped. The crown agreed with my conclusion, and the charge was dropped, leaving my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. E.C.2018

  The client was charged with assault, assault with a weapon causing bodily harm, and uttering threats. The allegations were serious, involving an assault with a knife and a significant injury to the complainant. Initially, the crown was initially seeking a jail sentence if the matter proceeded to a guilty plea. I worked with the client over the course of several months and was able to convince the crown to agree to an informal resolution of the matter. At the end of that resolution, the charges were all dropped, and the client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. R.M.2018

  The client was charged with domestic assault. If the client had received a criminal record, there would have been consequences for him in relation to his employment. I worked with the client and approached the prosecutor and was able to negotiate an informal resolution for the client. The charge against my client was withdrawn upon completion of the requirements of the resolution, leaving my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.N.2018

  The client was charged with assault and two counts of mischief. The client had a related criminal record. The client plead guilty to the assault, and the two mischief charges were dropped. The crown sought a sentence of probation, but agreed with my submissions instead, and granted my client a conditional discharge, leaving my client without a conviction.

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. A.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault and failing to comply with conditions of release (bail). Initially the crown was seeking a sentence of probation. Instead, I worked with my client to have her enter into residential treatment, thus addressing any addictions issues. Once the treatment was concluded, I was able to negotiate with the crown to have the client enter into a peace bond, with the substantive charges of assault and failing to comply with conditions of release dropped. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Probation Bail

• R. v. N.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault. Initially the crown was not agreeable to referring the client's matter to a diversion program due to the seriousness of the assault charge. However, once I had obtained documentation and information from my client, I met with the crown and they agreed with my resolution proposal that the matter be referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Once my client completed the requirements of the program, the charge was dropped (withdrawn).

  Assaults

• R. v. M.H.2018

  The client was charged with multiple offences including robbery, assault with a weapon, assault, theft under $5000, failing to appear for ID and failing to appear. The matter involved a serious allegation as the complainant to the robbery suffered injuries. Despite that, the matter was resolved by way of a guilty plea to a lesser included offence to robbery, being assault with a weapon. All other charges were withdrawn, and the client received time served.

  Assaults Weapons Crime under $5000 Theft Breaches

• R. v. T.B.2018

  The client was charged with assault and uttering threats. After discussions with the crown, the charges were withdrawn entirely as there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction.

  Threats Assaults

• R. v. S.M.2017

  The client was charged with three counts of assault. The client was unaware of the charges until 2017 when she found out there were arrest warrants on the system. Ms. Karpa met with the crown and made an argument that the charges should be dropped. The crown agreed and withdrew the charges. No criminal record. No conviction.

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• R. v. D.B.2017

  The client was charged with two counts of assault. Although not agreeable at first, once Ms. Karpa was able to show that her client was making efforts to get counselling for anger management, the crown agreed to refer the matter to the alternative measures program. Upon completion of the program, the charges against the client were withdrawn. Given the nature of his employment, it was an important outcome, as his career could have been affected by a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. R.C.2017

  The client was charged with assault. Originally the matter was not referable to Alternative Measures, but Ms. Karpa met with the crown who ultimately agreed to the referral. Once the requirements of Alternative Measures were met, the charge was withdrawn.

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