Charge: Assault (domestic). Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken on his own initiative, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings.
Charge: Driving While Prohibited. Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge given the circumstances of the case. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed on the lesser offence of driving without a valid driver’s license. Rather than the mandatory minimun 12 month driving prohibition, our […]
Charge: Robbery with an Imitation Firearm. Issue: Whether Crown could prove that our client was a party to the robbery and weapons offences. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel that our client had no knowledge of his co-accused’s actions. Crown proceeded on the lesser offence of Assault Causing Bodily Harm and, after hearing […]
Charge: Sexual Interference; Sexual Assault. Issue: In the circumstances of this historic “breach of trust” sexual interference against a minor, whether our client would be sentenced to jail. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown that there was strong proof of only one incident of sexual misconduct. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the court […]
Charge: Assault; Transportation Fraud. Issue: Whether it was appropriate for convictions to be entered against our client. Result: Mr. Mines was able to convince the Crown and the Court that because of the steps our client had taken with respect to rehabilitation, it was appropriate to grant a conditional discharge. No conviction.
Charge: Driving Without Due Care and attention. Issue: Whether the Crown could prove that our client, who was not found in the vehicle, was actually the driver. Result: The charge was dismissed prior to the commencement of trial. No conviction. No driving prohibition.
Charge: Possession of Cocaine. Issue: Whether it was in the public interest for our client to be granted a discharge. Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide evidence and submissions to the court which resulted in the court granting an absolute discharge. No criminal conviction.
I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation for all your hard work on my behalf. You have given me a second chance and I am grateful. Thank You!
Charge: Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. Issue: Whether, given the background of our client and the circumstaces of the offence, it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge. Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown Counsel to stay the charge upon our client successfully completing Alternative Measures. No […]
Charge: Attempted Fraud Over $5,000. Issue: Whether it was in the public interest for our client to be granted a discharge in the circumstances of attempting to fraudulently open a $50,000 bank line of credit. Result: After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the Court granted our client a conditional discharge and placed him on probation for […]
Charge: Assualt; Uttering a Threat. Issue: Whether, given the statement of an independent witness, there would be a substantial likelihood of a conviction. Result: We were able to help locate an witness to the alleged offence who provided an explanation that led to police deciding to conclude their file without recommending any chargesl. No criminal […]
Michael Mines has helped our family on number of occasions. In all 4 occurrences. Mr Mines convinced the Crown to stay the charges. No Criminal record resulted.Michael as many strong relationships within the Crown and is well respected if not feared by Crown Prosecutors . Just knowing that Michael Mines is the lawyer on the […]
