Charge: Aggravated Assault (reduced to Assault Causing Bodily Harm). Issue: Whether the injury was serious enough to constitute the charged offence; whether the trial judge would follow the Crown’s sentencing submissions. Result: Rather than the 18 month jail sentence the Crown had originally sought, Mr. Johnson was able to persuade the Court to sentence our […]
Charge: Driving While Prohibited. Issue: Whether the police stopped and detained our client arbitrarily, contrary to his Charter rights. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed on the lesser offence of Failing to Produce a License. Rather than a minimum mandatory one year driving prohibition, our client recieved a fine. No […]
Charge: Commit Indecent Act. Issue: Whether our client had the necessary criminal intent for the offence and whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge. Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown Counsel to drop the criminal charge upon our client entering into a “Peace Bond”. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault with a Weapon; Possessing a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. Issue: Whether, given our client’s explanation of his actions, there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction. Result: Mr. Johnson was able provide the Crown with information that led Crown to stay both chrges prior to trial. No criminal record.
Michael Mines represented me in an alleged Aggravated Assault case. My experience working with Michael was very positive as he listened to me and was completely diligent. Michael was professional in his case research, which resulted in the charges being reduced to Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Furthermore, Michael convinced the Crown and the Court that my […]
Ryan, thank you for your firm’s work in assisting C.H. It was the outcome that we hoped for.
I didn’t hire Mines & Company, but my husband did. I am soooo thankful that he did! These men laid their talent on the line to make sure my hubby didn’t spend a day more than he deserved! I’m not saying that my husband was innocent, I’m saying these gentlemen had their work cut out […]
Charge: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Issue: Whether the police actions amounted to an unlawful search and seizure in this “dial-a-dope” case. Result: We were able to steer our client through the investigation. Ultimately, after considering Mr. Johnson’s representations, the police agreed there were problems with the search and forwarded no charges to Crown. […]
Mr. Mines, Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your profession and clients.
Charge: Sexual Assault. Issue: Whether the Crown would be able to prove that the complainant did not give consent. Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer our client through the investigation and conclude the matter by persuading Crown that there was no substantial likelihood of a conviction. No charge approved. No criminal record.
Michael, Thanks so much for everything. S is really pleased and humbled by the outcome of her day in court, as are we. We greatly appreciate your careful thought on an appropriate approach and your support throughout this process.
Hi Ryan/Michael, I would just like to give you both a big thank you and comment on my relationship with Mines Law through this very difficult time for myself and my family. At the start of this scary time I would like to thank you Michael for your flexibility regarding payment. We were caught off […]
