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Vancouver Sexual Assault Charge Lawyers

British Columbia Sex Crimes Defence Law Firm

At Mines & Company, we have more than 18 years of experience defending sex assault and other sex crime charges. We represent clients in the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia. Our lawyers are skilled, hardworking and dedicated to achieving the best possible results in these serious and potentially life-changing cases.

When defending against sex assault and other sex crimes such as sexual interference, one of the key issues is the credibility of the complainant and other witnesses. Was alcohol or other intoxicants involved? Was there an element of consent? In cases where age of consent plays a role, was there misinformation about the age of the complainant? DNA evidence may also be a factor in these cases. We know the questions to ask, and we know how to get the answers necessary to get results.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. M.T. in New Westminster Provincial Court), our client was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. The Crown sought a jail sentence. At trial, we obtained a six-month conditional sentence for our client, followed by probation. No jail.

Serious Consequences

Allegations of sexual assault carry serious consequences. Even if they do not lead to a conviction, the allegations alone carry a stigma that can impact your life. Recent amendments to the Criminal Code mean that sex assault convictions generally result in jail sentences. Offenders have to register in accordance with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA). Our goal is to get you through a charge with as little impact as possible.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

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

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • 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
  • December 30, 2011
    R. vs. A.M. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine & Marijuana).
    Issue: Whether the police conducted a lawful arrest and search of the vehicle in this "dial-a-dope" case.
    Result: On the second day of trial, Mr. Mines made successful application to have the drug evidence (worth approximately $15,000) excluded on the basis that the search was unlawful. All charges dismissed. No criminal record.
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