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Vancouver Domestic Assault Lawyers

British Columbia Spousal Assault Law Firm

In British Columbia, there is zero tolerance for domestic abuse complaints. People who have never had a brush with the law find themselves arrested when the police are called to a domestic assault incident. If you have been accused of spousal assault, the lawyers at Mines & Company understand the stress you are under and will do everything possible to reduce the weight on your shoulders and protect your rights.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. J.C. - Richmond Provincial Court), our client was charged with two counts of domestic assault. At issue was whether there was a reasonable likelihood of conviction and whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge. We obtained new information and convinced the Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

In many cases, the alleged victim does not want charges to proceed. It is the Crown Counsel, however, and not the victim that has control of the prosecution. This can become a very complex issue. Our experience often allows us to effectively deal with domestic violence cases by seeking extra-judicial measures to resolve the matter without a criminal conviction. We have assisted many clients in finding appropriate resources, such as substance abuse or anger management counselling. The goal is to avoid a criminal conviction. In appropriate cases we will proceed to trial and vigorously challenge the Crown's witnesses.  

Section 81O Recognizance (Peace Bond)

The Criminal Code provides an alternative to an spousal assault charge which is known as a section 810 recognizance or peace bond. The distiction is important, because a person placed on a peace bond is not considered to have a criminal record. A peace bond usually limits or prevents or contact with the alleged victim.  We have more than 18 years of experience, so we understand  when it may be appropriate to seek resolution of an assault charge by agreeing to a peace bond. We also know when the better strategy might be to challenge all criminal charges and any proposed peace bond. Our goal is to obtain the best possible result.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver domestic assault charge lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail. We offer 24-hour emergency service.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • January 31,2012
    R. vs. E.B. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault Police Officer.
    Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mansoori-Dara's submissions, the court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
  • January 25, 2012
    R. vs. V.K. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Under $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for Mr. Mines' client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted a 9 month conditional discharge. No criminal conviction .
  • January 24, 2012
    R. vs. G.L. - RCMP Investigation
    Charges: Importing Child Pornography.
    Issue: Whether Mr. Mines' client had knowledge of the material found by customs officers on a computer hard drive that he brought into Canada.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation with no charge being recommended by police.
  • January 5, 2012
    R. vs. B.T. - Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Over $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether jail was the appropriate sentence for this breach of trust case which involved a theft of almost $70,000.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to resolve this case on a single count of theft and to persue a joint submission for a community based sentence. The court granted an 18 month conditional sentence order. No jail.
  • January 3, 2012
    R. vs. H.B. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Assault x2; Unlawful Confinement.
    Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the confinement charge and whether it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a discharge.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the confinement charge and one of the assault charges. After hearing Mr. Manoori-Dara's submissions,the Court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
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