Charge: Uttering a Threat. Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge. Result: We were able to persuade Crown Counsel to enter a stay of proceedings prior to the trial. No criminal record.
Charge: Theft Under $5000 (shoplifting). Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge. Result: We were able to persuade Crown Counsel to allow our client into the Alternative Measures Program prior to any charge being approved. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault. Issue: Whether there was a reasonable likelihood of a conviction and whether it was in the public interst to proceed with the criminal charge. Result: We were able to persuade Crown Counsel to enter a complete stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken and given the support of the complainant, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge. Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown Counsel to enter a stay of proceedings prior to the trial commencing. No […]
Charges: Production of Marijuana; PPT Marijuana and MDMA. Issue: Whether the search warrant was valid; whether our client had standind to challenge the search; whether Crown could prove our client had control over the 1500 plant grow operation and the MDMA. Result: We were able to persuade Crown that their case was flawed. Complete stay […]
Charge: Assault. Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge. Result: Despite the seriousness of the asault, Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to stay the criminal charge upon our client entering into a Peace Bond. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault; Threatening. Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charges. Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Driving While Prohibited. Issue: Whether our client would be sentenced to the mandatory minimm 12 month driving prohibition. Result: We were able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser charge of driving without a valid licence. Five month driving prohibition imposed (concurrent with an existing prohibition).
Charge: Theft Over $5000 (from employer). Issue: Whether there was credible evidence that our client stole $15,000 from her employer. Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer our client through the police investigation which concluded with no criminal charge being forwarded. No criminal record.
Charge: Possession of Controlled Drugs. Issue: Whether the police could establish that the substance was a controlled “diet” drug. Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer our client through the police investgation without any charge being recommended.
Charge: Impaired Driving. Issue: Whether, given the circumstances of the offence and rehabilitative steps our client had taken, it was in the public interest to proceed with the Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to proceed on a lesser charge under the Motor Vehicle Act. No criminal record. No driving prohibition.
Charge: Driving While Prohibited. Issue: Whether the police breached our client’s rights to be free from an unlawful detention. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser charge of Failing to produce a Driver’s licence. No driving prohibition.
