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Vancouver Murder Defence Lawyers

British Columbia Violent Crimes Defence Law Firm

While all criminal charges could have an impact on a person's life, there are some that could potentially have such a massive impact that it is critical for the accused to select an extremely experienced and effective lawyer. These charges include:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Murder
  • Attempted murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Kidnapping

These are the most serious offences. A conviction will result in a jail sentence, possibly for life. With more than 18 years of experience defending against homicide and other serious criminal charges in the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia, Mines & Company has the ability pursue the best possible results in the worst possible cases. We will explore all lines of defence, including Charter challenges to search warrants, client's police statements, DNA and fingerprint evidence. In appropriate cases we will advance expert psychiatric evidence in order to pursue a verdict of Not Guilty on account of a Mental Disorder.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. D.D. et al in Vancouver Supreme Court), our client was accused of kidnapping and assault with a weapon. At issue was whether the Crown could prove our client's identity and intentions. After an 11-day trial, we won a not guilty verdict for our client. No jail time. No criminal record.

Case Preparation and Legal Research

When we take homicide and other serious cases, we must truly commit ourselves in order to succeed. This means thorough and careful case preparation and legal research. It means working in trust and confidence with our client through all stages of the process.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver aggravated assault and murder defence lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • April 17, 2012
    R. vs. B.H. - North Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge:Assault Causing Bodily Harm (domestic).
    Issue:Whether the evidence was sufficient to prove bodily harm.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser charge of simple assault. After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
  • April 13, 2012
    R. vs. B.M. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault.
    Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal charge.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown Counsel to stay the criminal charge upon his client entering into a Peace Bond. No criminal conviction.
  • April 12, 2012
    R. vs. J.T. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge:Extortion (x4); Uttering Threats.
    Issue:Whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
    Result: After considering Mr. Mansoori-Dara's representations with repect to the credibility of the complainants, Crown counsel entered a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
  • April 12, 2012
    R. vs. R.B. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge: Driving While Prohibited; Failing to Attend Court.
    Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charges.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed on the lesser charge of driving without a licence and to stay the FTA charge. No criminal record. No driving prohibition.
  • April 2, 2012
    R. vs. A.A. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge: Criminal Harassment.
    Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the prosecution.
    Result: The Crown had originally sought a jail sentence, however Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to stay the criminal charge upon his client entering into a Peace Bond. No criminal conviction.
  • March 28, 2012
    R. vs. L.D. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charge: Theft Under $5000 (shoplifting).
    Issue: Whether, given the circumstances, it was in the public interset to proceed with a criminal charge.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to intervene at the earliest stage of the prosecution, He persuaded Crown Counsel to approve no charge in this case. No record
  • March 27, 2012
    R. vs. V.T. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Extortion.
    Issue: Whether the Crown would be able to prove the Extortion offence.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown Counsel to stay the Extortion charge and to proceed on the lesser offence of criminal harassment. Crown originally sought a significant jail sentence, but agreed to make a joint submission for a conditional discharge. No jail. No conviction.
  • March 26, 2012
    R. vs. P.S. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Sex Assault; Assault.
    Issue: Whether Crown would be able to prove that there was no consent given, resulting in a conviction for sex assault.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to stay the sex assault charge and proceed only on the lesser charge of common assault. The Crown originally sought a significant jail sentence, but agreed to a joint submission of one day (less time served) and probation.
  • March 9, 2012
    R. vs. J.Z. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge: Breaking and Entering; Possession of Stolen Property.
    Issue: Whether, given the circumstances of this commercial property offence, it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to allow his client into the Alternative Measures Program. No criminal record.
  • February 15, 2012
    R. vs. C.S.F. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge: Theft Over $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether the Court would impose the one year jail sentence the Crown sought in this $100,000 theft from employer case.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted his client a Conditional Sentence Order. No jail.
  • February 15, 2012
    R. vs. S.N.K. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
    Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, it was in the public interest for Mr. Mines' client to receive a conditional discharge.
    Result: Though the Crown sought a jail sentence due to the degree of injury sustained by the complainant, the Court, after hearing Mr. Mines' submissions on his client's behalf, granted a conditional discharge.
  • February 14, 2012
    R. vs. A.A. - North Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Criminal Harrassment; Threatening.
    Issue: Whether the Crown would be able to prove the criminal charges.
    Result: Despite his client having a prior related record, Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown Counsel to stay the criminal charges upon his client entering into a Peace Bond.
  • 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 .
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