Charge: Theft Over $5000 (from employer). Issue: Whether our client would receive a conviction and a criminal record. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel that they could only prove that the thest was in the range of $3500. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions about the rehabilitative steps our client had taken, the […]
I can’t thank Ryan enough for his work on my assault case. Early one morning I was unexpectedly thrust into the criminal system and found myself overwhelmed and highly stressed by what was happening. Literally an hour after being released from jail I found Mineslaw through search engine and met with Ryan the next day. Throughout my case Ryan was compassionate to my situation and reassuring of a positive outcome. He attended all my court appearances and kept me up-to-date with all the proceedings. He used his knowledge and negotiating skills to get me into the Alternative Measures Program and wrapped up all the details. Thank you so much! It’s such a relief to have this nightmare come to an end. I highly recommend Ryan and Mineslaw to anyone who needs an outstanding defence lawyer. Truly top notch. Thank you!
Charge: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine and heroin). Issue: Whether the Crown had proved that our client had knowledge of the drugs that were in his possession at the time he was detained by police. Result: After considering Mr. Mines’ submissions at the conclusion of this two day trial, the trial judge found […]
Charge: Assault (domestic). Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the prosecution. Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown counsel to allow our client into the Alternative Measures Program. Upon our client’s completion of this program, Crown entered a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic). Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to proceed by way of a s. 810 Recognizance rather than the criminal charge. Our client entered into a 12 month Peace Bond. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic). Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal prosecution. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed by way of a s. 810 recognizance (“Peace Bond”) rather than the criminal charge. No criminal record.
Charge: Driving While Prohibited. Issue: Mr. Johnson was able to point to a weakness on the issue of identification and was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser offence of Driving Without a License. Result: After hearing Mr. Johnson’s submissions, the Court sentenced our client to a fine. No driving prohibition.
Charge: Fraud Under $5000. Issue: Whether, given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken on her own initiative, it was in the public interest to proceed with criminal charges. Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Thank you Michael. I appreciate your honesty right up front as the first time I came in I felt safe with you representing me as my legal guide. You are a great man and are a greatly hospitable person. As much as we didn’t have to go to trial, it shows how much a name […]
Charge: Assault (domestic). Issue: Whether, given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken on his own. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to proceed by way of a s. 810 Recognizance (“Peace Bond”). No criminal record.
Charge: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine). Issue: Whether the Crown could prove that our client intended to traffick the cocaine in his possession. Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed on the lesser charge of simple possession. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the court granted our client an absolute […]
Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm; Unlawful Confinement; Extortion; Robbery (all reduced to Common Assault). Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charges as laid and whether it was necessary for the court to enter a conviction. Result: Based on the rehabilitative steps taken by our client, Mr. Mines was able […]
