Cases tagged as Assaults

• R. v. S.G.2024

  The client was charged with uttering threats and assault with a weapon. These were domestic related allegations. the client gave me instructions to enter a not guilty plea and set the matter for trial. Just prior to that, I was able to have the client's release conditions changed so that he could resume contact with and living with his partner prior to trial. I prepared for trial with the client. I appeared at the trial date, and the crown withdrew (dropped) both charges against the client. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. M.M.2024

  The client was charged with mischief under $5000.00 and assault. This was a domestic dispute and the client was alleged to have committed assault and broke the complainant's phone. I had the client complete counselling and provide documentation to assist with the outcome of this matter. I was able to convince the prosecutor to enter into a 6-month common law peace bond resolution instead of a 12-month peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond and the charges were withdrawn (dropped). This left the client with no convictions.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. E.P.2024

  The client was charged with assault by choking. The allegation was domestic in nature. The impact a criminal record would have had on the client's employment would have been devastating. I worked hard to convince the prosecutor that the charge should be dropped altogether. That is, no peace bond, no conviction. It took a lot of negotiating and time, but in the end, I was successful in having the charge withdrawn (dropped). This left the client with no convictions and no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.D.2024

  The client was charged with criminal harassment. There was another person also charged with another offence from the same incident. I was able to have the charge against the client referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client had completed the requirements of the program, I appeared in court and the charge was dropped (withdrawn). The client was left with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. T.G.2024

  The client was charged with one count of harassing communications. The allegation was very serious and any conviction would have had a negative impact on the client's employment. Typically, the prosecutor would seek a stiff sentence for this type of offence, but I was able to work with the client to obtain information and documentation that would help me negotiate the best possible resolution for the client. In the end, I was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to allow the client to enter into a diversion program. The client completed the program, and the serious charge of harassment was withdrawn (dropped). This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. A.V.2024

  The client was charged with three charges of criminal harassment. After discussions with the prosecutor, an early case resolution was proposed including conditional discharge for 12 months and offered a guilty plea just to one charge of a less serious offence of harassing communications. This meant that after a period of time, because it was a discharge, it would be like the client had not been convicted.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. A.W.2024

  The client was charged with one count of assault with a weapon. This was a domestic allegation. It was incredibly serious as the outcome would have meant serious consequences for the client's employment. I worked with the client to obtain information and documentation that would help me help the client by negotiating the best possible resolution of the client. In the end, the prosecutor agreed to outright withdraw the charge against my client, leaving them without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. D.B.2024

  The client was charged with one count of assault by choking. The allegation was serious, and it was domestic in nature. After discussing the matter with the prosecutor, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge. This left the client without a record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. J.R.2024

  The client was charged with one count of assault, one court of assault by choking and one count of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is the most serious of all of the charges of assault. It involves an allegation of wounding, maiming or disfiguring. The client instructed me to enter a not guilty plea and set the matter for trial. I reviewed the evidence with the client and prepared for trial. We had a very strong defence. Prior to trial, the prosecutor said they would not be proceeding with the charges. All charges were dropped (withdrawn) on the trial day. This was a very important win for the client who had faced employment related issues just due to being charged. A conviction would have meant jail time and further/continued employment issues. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. A.M.2024

  The client was charged with one count of sexual interference with a minor. The allegation was very serious, typically resulting in actual jail time if convicted. The client gave me instructions that they wanted to plead guilty to the charge. I was able to work with the prosecutor to have them agree to not seek a sentence of real jail for the guilty plea, but house arrest instead (conditional sentence order). The sentence allowed my client to continue their employment. The house arrest was only required for part of the sentence, then a short period of time with a curfew, and then no house arrest or curfew. The remainder was just probation conditions. There were exceptions to the house arrest and curfew which allowed the client to work, shop for the necessities of life, go to the gym, etc. The client was very pleased with the result given they were looking at jail for two years or more.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. A.S.2023

  The client was charged with domestic assault. After receiving and reviewing the evidence (disclosure), I reached out to the prosecutor and told them what my concerns were about the file, in particular, that there didn’t appear to be any reasonable likelihood of conviction. The prosecutor agreed and withdrew the charge against the client on the first court date. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. D.C.2023

  The client was charged with two charges of assault. The allegations were serious because they involved an assault at a train station on strangers. I worked with the client to obtain some information and documentation that helped me with my negotiations with the prosecutor. I met with the prosecutor and they agreed to refer the charges to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed all of the requirements of the program, I appeared in court on the client's behalf and the charges were both dropped. This left my client without convictions and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. W.S.2023

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was serious as it involved an elderly complainant. After working closely with the client I was able to negotiate a resolution whereby the client was referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client successfully completed the program, the charge was dropped (withdrawn), leaving the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. P.L.2023

  The client was charged with a serious allegation of domestic assault. I worked closely with the client to have him complete some tasks which helped me to negotiate the best possible resolution for the client - a complete withdrawal of the charge - no peace bond, no conviction, no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. G.S.2023

  The client was charged with a serious allegation of domestic assault. Typically these types of files do not result in an outright withdrawal of the charge without a peace bond. However, I was able to have the client complete extensive work for me to be able to negotiate the full withdrawal of the charge - no peace bond, no conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R . v. K.T.2023

  The client was charged with assault in a domestic related matter. The allegation was witnessed by independent witnesses. However, I was able to convince the prosecutor to outright drop the charge. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. H.T.2023

  The client was charged with multiple counts of assault with a weapon, assaulting a police officer, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The charges were serious. If the client had been convicted of the charges it would have resulted in a criminal record and issues with employment and travel. However, I was successful in having my client referred to a diversion program. Once my client completed the requirements of the program, all of the charges were withdrawn (dropped). This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. J.L.2023

  The client was charged with domestic assault with a weapon (knife). This was a very serious allegation. I had the client complete some tasks which helped me to help her. I then negotiated with the prosecution and they agreed to outright withdraw (drop) the charge. This was a very unusual outcome for the seriousness of the matter. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. C.B.2023

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was serious. The client instructed me to set the matter for trial. Prior to trial I approached the prosecutor with what I perceived to be the issues with their case. The prosecutor took that information and reviewed it. The prosecutor then agreed to resolve the matter by way of a peace bond. This meant that the charge against the client was dropped (no conviction).

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. N.S.2023

  The client was charged with criminal harassment. This was an allegation that the client had repeatedly contacted the complainant. I was able to put together an extensive argument for the prosecutor to review and consider. I determined from my review of the disclosure (evidence) and from my client's information and documentation that there was a strong defence to the charged. After reviewing my proposal, the prosecutor agreed to outright withdraw (drop) the criminal charge of harassment. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. C.D.2023

  The client was charged with assault and assault by choking in a domestic related matter. The allegation was serious as the consequences could have had a significant impact on the client's employment. I worked closely with the client to gather as much information and documentation as possible so that I could present the best possible case for resolution to the prosecutor. After much back and forth, the prosecutor agreed to drop the charges and offer my client a peace bond. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. R.V.2023

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. The allegation involved a road rage type of incident. Once I had reviewed disclosure it became clear that the client had a valid defence to the charge. I had the client complete some tasks for me which helped me to negotiate with the crown prosecutor. My negotiations were successful and the prosecutor agreed to drop (withdraw) the charge, leaving the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. N.S.2023

  The client was charged with one count of assault and one count of sexual assault. The allegation arose during a work related gathering. I was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to drop both charges if the client agreed to a 6-month long peace bond. The client accepted and entered into the peace bond. The client was left without a conviction or criminal record.

  Assaults Sexual Assault

• R. v. J.Z.2023

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and cause a disturbance. After reviewing disclosure and discussing the issues I found within the disclosure with the prosecutor, I was able to convince the prosecutor of accepting a guilty plea on the assault with a weapon charge. The client plead guilty to the one count and was sentenced to a 9-month conditional discharge with the other two counts being withdrawn. This sentence will leave the client without a criminal conviction.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. B.W.2023

  The client was charged with assault, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and mischief (damage to property). The allegation stemmed from a dispute in a parking lot. I reviewed all of the disclosure including the CCTV footage and the Body Worn Camera footage from the events and from the police officers. I was able to determine that the client had a valid defence to the charges. I prepared arguments for my position and I presented them to the prosecutor. The prosecutor agreed with my assessment and all of the charges, which were serious, were dropped (withdrawn). This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

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