RECENT SUCCESSES


R. vs.  J.M.    -  Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Sexual Assault.
Issue: Whether there was a reasonable likelihood of a conviction.
Result: After interveiwing witnesses and considering Mr. Mines' submissions on behalf of his client, Crown Counsel entered a stay of proceedings prior to the Preliminary Inquiry.
 
 

R. vs. A.C.  -  Surrey Provincial Court

Charge: Sexual Assault.
Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, the Crown would be able to prove the charge.
Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, Crown withdrew the criminal charge upon Mr. Mines' client entering into a Peace Bond.
 
 

R. vs. M.I.  -  Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Communicating for Prostitution.
Issue: Whether, in the circumstances of Mr. Mines' client, it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge
Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, Crown Counsel withdrew the charge.
 
 

R. vs. S.A.  -  Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Communicating for Prostitution.
Issue: On a guilty plea, whether it was appropriate for Mr. Mines' client to receive a conviction.
Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the judge granted Mr. Mines' client a discharge.
 
 

R. vs. S.D. - Vancouver Police Investigation

Charge: Sexual Assault.
Issue: Whether police would recommend charges to Crown Counsel.
Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions on his client's behalf, the police decide not to forward charges.
 
 
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Profile of Michael Mines

Michael Mines, Vancouver Lawyer, was born in Vancouver and was educated at the University of British Columbia. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1992.
Since becoming a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in 1993, Mr. Mines has exclusively practiced criminal law, including part-time Crown Prosecution work.
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