Cases tagged as Assaults

• R. v. S.H.2023

  The client was charged with assault. I worked with the client to have him complete some counselling for me. Once he had completed the counselling I negotiated with the prosecutor to have the charge dropped. This left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. J.M.2023

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon. The complainant did not provide a written statement to police. The complainant did allege that the client assaulted him, however. Later, the complainant spoke to police again and confirmed that the original allegation was not accurate and that the client did not assault him. I used that information to approach the prosecutor to say that with that new information they did not have a case against my client. The prosecutor agreed, and the charge was dropped (withdrawn), leaving the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Weapons

• R. v. L.S.2023

  The client was charged with intimidation, prohibited conduct and uttering threats in a domestic related matter. It was very important for this client that they be left without a conviction as that would have impacted their 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. I did so, and the prosecutor agreed to drop all of the charges once the client entered into an 8-month peace bond.

  Assaults

• R. v. B.K.2023

  The client was charged with assault and being unlawfully in a dwelling-house. I reviewed the disclosure and determined that the client had a very good defence to the charges. I worked with the client to have her complete some tasks for me. I then approached the prosecutor to try to negotiate the best possible resolution for the client. I met with the prosecutor and they agreed to drop all of the charges if the client entered into a peace bond. The client did so, and the charges were dropped, leaving the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. K.M.2023

  The client was charged with assaulting a peace officer. The sustained very serious injuries from the peace officers the night of the allegation. After receiving full disclosure and receiving all of the client's medical history from the assault, I was able to persuade the prosecutor to drop the charge against my client. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. J.Y.2023

  The client was charged with assault against an acquaintance. The client provided information and documentation to establish that they did not commit the offence. After discussions with the prosecutor, they agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge against the client. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. Y.F.2023

  The client was charged with assault, two charges of uttering threats and one charge of theft under $5000.00. This was a serious matter as it involved two complainants, one of whom was injured during the incident. Initially the prosecutor was not agreeable to resolving the matter by way of a peace bond and dropping the charges. However, I had the client complete counselling and provide me with documentation, and with that the prosecutor agreed to the peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond and all charges were dropped, leaving the client without a criminal conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Theft

• R. v. S.D.2023

  The client was charged with uttering threats and assault. After receiving information and documentation from the client and having them enroll in counselling to help me negotiate with the prosecutor, I was able to convince the prosecutor to refer the client to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed the program requirements, I had the charges both dropped. That left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats

• R. v. S.L.2023

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. I worked together with the client to provide information as to what I needed to help me to help negotiate the best possible resolution for their case. Initially the prosecutor would not agree to resolve the matter by way of a peace bond. They insisted hat the client be prosecuted at trial or receive a conviction for the guilty plea. The client elected to plead not guilty and set the matter for trial. During my preparations for trial, I was in contact with the assigned prosecutor. They agreed to review my position (that the matter should be resolved by way of a peace bond) and agreed to do so. Once my client entered into the peace bond the charge was dropped, leaving the client without a conviction and without a criminal record. This was very important tot the client as there would have been serious consequences to the client's employment with a conviction/criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.B.2022

  The client was charged with assault, theft under $5000 and mischief. A criminal record would have had employment consequences for the client. I worked with the client to have them get me some information and documentation which helped me resolve the matter for the client. The charges were both dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Theft

• R. v. C.B.2022

  The client was charged with assault. The client provided me with the information and documentation that I asked them for and enrolled in counselling. With that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to allow the client to be entered into the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed all requirements of there program and the charge was dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.P.2022

  The client was charged with assault, assault while choking, forcible confinement and intimidation. The client and the complainant were in a relationship at the time of the domestic dispute. At first the prosecutor was of the view that they would be proceeding with the charges against the client given their serious nature. Prior to trial, I had the client complete counselling. While preparing for the trial, I contacted the prosecutor to try to negotiate a resolution of the matter which would leave my client without a conviction. The prosecutor agreed. The client received a peace bond and all charges were dropped. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Intimidation

• R. v. R.S.2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and mischief. The client and complainant were in a domestic relationship and during that time they had a dispute. The client suffered from mental health issues and the complainant was aware of that and wanted the charges dropped. The client provided me with information regarding her past and recent mental health dealings and enrolled in counselling as instructed. After discussions with the Crown and providing the mental health information and counselling confirmation, I was able to convince the prosecutor that there was no public interest in prosecuting the client and the charges were dropped. The client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. B.T.2022

  The client was charged with assault. The client provided me with the information and documentation that I asked them for and enrolled in counselling. With that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to drop the charges if my client entered into a common law peace bond. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. B.Z.2022

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. A conviction would have resulted in the client facing jail time and there would have been consequences for the client's employment. The client pleaded not guilty and the matter was set for trial. I completed extensive trial preparations in anticipation for the trial. After several conversations with the crown prior to trial, I was able to negotiate resolution for my client for a common law peace bond. On the day of trial, the client entered into the common law peace bond and the charge was dropped. This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.P.2022

  The client was charged with assault. After receiving information and documentation from the client to help me negotiate with the crown, I was able to convince them to refer the client to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed the program requirements, the charge was dropped. That left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. D.B.2022

  The client was charged with uttering threats. The client provided me with the information and documentation that I asked them for, and enrolled in counselling. With that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to drop the charges if my client entered into a common law peace bond. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. R.R.2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault based on an incident that caused the complainant a serious injury. Despite that, I was able to convince the prosecutor to drop the charge if my client entered into a peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond, and the charge was withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. R.H.2022

  The client was charged with two counts of domestic assault. The client completed counselling and anger management courses which helped me negotiate with the prosecutor the best possible outcome. With proof of the client’s counselling and anger management course completion, I was able to persuade the crown prosecutor to agree to resolve the matter through a 12-month peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond, and the charge was withdrawn, saving the client from a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. S.K.2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon, simple assault, criminal intimidation, and uttering threats. These charges were based on allegations of domestic violence. Though the charges were very serious, I was able to the crown prosecutor agreed to drop all of the charges if my client entered into a 6-month peace bond. The peace bond was entered into and the charges were withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. S.B.2022

  The client was charged with assaulting and choking  their adult stepchild. The allegations were serious because the victim was injured. I looked at the file and determined that there was likely a self-defence argument that I could make. The client had no prior criminal history, and completed counselling on my direction. At first, the crown prosecutor refused my request to refer the matter to a diversion program, but after lengthy discussions, I was able to convince the crown prosecutor to refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program. The client successfully completed the Alternative Measures Program and the charges were withdrawn, leaving the client with no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.Y.2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The crown prosecutor was going to prosecute the client which could have resulted in a conviction and a criminal record. However, after much negotiations with the prosecutor I was able to have the charge dropped outright. This left my client without a criminal record.

  Assaults Domestic

• R. v. M.M.2022

  The client was charged with assault by choking. The client pled not guilty and the matter was set for trial. I explained to the crown prosecutor why I thought there was no “reasonable likelihood of conviction", and the crown prosecutor ultimately agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge prior to trial.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.E.2022

  The client was charged with one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, one count of theft under $5000.00, and two counts of assault. The victims were the client's ex-spouse and child. The client decided to plead guilty. The client had a related criminal record. I was able to get the crown prosecutor to withdraw the break and enter with intent and theft charges and join me in recommending a 12-month probation sentence. The judge accepted this position, meaning the client did not have to go to jail.

  Assaults Threats Harassment

• R. v. K.A.2022

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of assault based on three separate domestic allegations by one complainant. The complainant gave several detailed statements to police. The client provided me with evidence of ongoing parenting litigation between the client and the complainant. I reviewed the statements and other evidence very carefully, and it became apparent that the complainant was falsely accusing the client in order to gain the upper hand in the parenting litigation. I was able to convince the prosecutor that they had very serious issues with their case. The crown prosecutor ultimately agreed with me that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, and withdrew (dropped) all of the charges, saving the client from a criminal record.

  Assaults Weapons Domestic