Cases tagged as Domestic

Cases in 2023

• R. v. S.M.2023

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault while choking, intimidation and mischief. These were all incredibly serious domestic related allegations that would have resulted in jail time if the client were to be convicted. I worked closely with the client in preparation for trial. The client had more than enough independent evidence that was captured in text messages to establish that the complainant was lying. I discussed the file with the prosecutor in anticipation for trial. Initially the prosecutor would not agree to withdraw the charges. Once the matter was set for trial a new prosecutor was assigned to the file. After discussing the matter with me, that prosecutor realized they did not have a reasonable likelihood of conviction. That is, they realized that they did not have a case against the client. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all of the charges outright. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Domestic

• R. v. S.V.2023

  The client was charged with assault. The client and the complainant were going through a divorce at the time of the allegation. The complainant completed all that I had asked of them and I was able to persuade the prosecutor to agree to resolve the matter by way of a 12-month common law peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond, and the charge was withdrawn, saving the client from having a criminal record.

  Domestic

• R. v. C.L.2023

  The client was charged with domestic assault and mischief, both Criminal Code offences. After reviewing the evidence that we were provided of the alleged offences, I noticed a lot of inconsistences and issues with the prosecutor's case. I was of the view that the prosecutor would not be in a position provided for the file, I found a lot of inconsistencies with the complainant's statement and used that to my advantage when speaking to the prosecutor. After having discussions with the prosecutor about resolution for the file and findings within the disclosure, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.

  Domestic

• R. v. N.D.2023

  The client was charged with assault in relation to a domestic matter. This was a matter where the client had clear evidence that the complainant on this matter was really an aggressor in other previous matters. I had the client complete counselling which helped me negotiate with the prosecutor. After discussions with the prosecutor, they agreed to withdraw the charge entirely as they were satisfied that the counselling I had the client complete was sufficient. The client was left with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Domestic

Cases in 2022

• 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. 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

• R. v. D.V. 2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault. 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 crown prosecutor did not want to agree to a peace bond for the file, but were insisting that the client have a conviction and a criminal record. Eventually, the crown prosecutor agreed with my review of the file and the client was offered a peace bond. Once the client entered into the peace bond the charge was dropped, leaving the client without a conviction.

  Assaults Domestic

• R. v. S.D.2022

  The client was charged with domestic assault. This was a matter where the complainant elected to come forward with the assistance of their own independent lawyer to confirm that the matter was not criminal, but was the result of a misunderstanding. I was able to review that information and correspond with the crown prosecutor and counsel for the complainant, and the charge was dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. D.M. 2022

  The client was charged with assault. The matter involved a domestic situation and the allegation was very low level. I had the client complete some things for me that helped me to negotiate the best possible resolution for the client. The crown prosecutor listened to my proposal and agreed that with all the client had done, and given the nature of the allegations, they would drop the charge. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. J.S. 2022

  The client was facing a domestic assault charge. The crown prosecutor decided not to proceed with the charge and it was dropped. This left my client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. T.I2022

  The client was charged with assaulting and threatening to cause death or bodily harm to his teenage daughter. I reviewed the evidence in detail and was able to establish that the allegation that the complainant made had no merit. I further pointed out that the client's rights had been violated when the police entered his home without a warrant. In the end, the crown prosecutor agreed that the charges should all be dropped. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. D.B2022

  The client was charged with uttering threats and it was a domestic related allegation. I worked tirelessly with the client to get everything in order to show the prosecutor that the charges against the client should be dropped. The prosecutor agreed, and the charge of uttering threats was withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. C.B.2022

  The client was charged with assault against a former domestic partner. I was able to have the crown prosecutor agree to drop the charge if the client agreed to a peace bond. The client was very happy with the resolution and the charge was dropped, leaving the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

Cases in 2021

• R. v. J.S.2021

  The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm (domestic). The allegation was very serious and would have resulted in issues for the client's employment and travel if convicted. I worked with the client to then be able to have the charge completely dropped. This left the client with no conviction and no criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. M.S.2021

  The client was charged with two counts of assault (domestic). I worked to negotiate with the prosecutor for a dropping of all charges. That left the client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. M.L.2021

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was very serious and would have resulted in issues for the client's employment. I worked with the client to get all of the information and documentation I needed to approach the crown with a resolution proposal. After reviewing the disclosure and discussing the matter with the crown, the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.  2021 R. v. M.L. Assaults, Threats, and Harassment The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was very serious and would have resulted in issues for the client's employment. I worked with the client to get all of the information and documentation I needed to approach the crown with a resolution proposal. After reviewing the disclosure and discussing the matter with the crown, the charge was withdrawn. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Domestic

• R. v. A.A.2021

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and assault. The allegations were domestic in nature. They were very serious and a conviction would have had implications for the client's immigration status. I worked with the client to have them enroll in programs that would help me to help him. I received the disclosure and determined that there were issues with the crown's ability to prove the charges. I approached the prosecutor with both the information that the client had provided me with, along with my assessment of the case, and the crown agreed to outright withdraw all charges - assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

  Assaults Threats Weapons Domestic

• R. v. J.B.2021

  The client was charged with breaching a no contact order in relation to a main charge of domestic assault. I was able to have the breach charges withdrawn so the client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Probation Domestic

Cases in 2020

• R. v. M.B.2020

  The client was charged with four counts of failing to comply with a protection order under the Protection Against Family Violence Act. I reviewed the disclosure and determined that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction. I spoke with the prosecutor who agreed that there was no chance of success, and agreed to withdraw the charges. The client was left without a criminal conviction.

  Probation Domestic