Entries by Mike Mines

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Thank you for your advice, guidance, and support throughout my journey. Your counsel has meant a great deal to me.

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R. v. R.F. – Richmond Provincial Court

Charge: Mischief, Causing a Disturbance

Issue: Our client was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct while on an international flight at Vancouver International Airport. What was a just and appropriate sentence in the circumstances?

Result: Upon advising the client to take rehabilitative steps, closely scrutinizing the facts of the case, and extensive negotiation with Crown Counsel, Mr. Gauthier persuaded the Crown to agree to a joint submission for a Conditional Discharge and restitution to the airline for lost time due to the delay of the flight, including negotiating the restitution amount to less than half of what the airline was claiming. No Criminal Record. No Flight Ban.

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R. v. N.D. – Port Coquitlam Provincial Court

Charge: Sexual Assault – SOIRA Early Termination Application

Issue: Whether our client was eligible to be removed from the Sex Offender Registry before the end of his 10-year term.

Result: Mr. Gauthier advised our client on steps to take to maximize the chances of success of the application in court. In court, upon hearing Mr. Gauthier’s submissions, the judge ordered that our client was no longer had to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act. Client removed from the Sex Offender Registry.

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Mines & Company is now Gauthier & Mines Criminal Lawyers!

We are pleased to announce that Mines & Company  is now Gauthier & Mines Criminal Lawyers! This change marks an exciting chapter in our firm’s growth. Ian, Michael, Patrick, and Madlena remain committed to providing exceptional advocacy and representation. New name. Same experienced team. Same dedication. Same proven results. Read more about Our Team. Gauthier […]

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R. v. M.O.B. – Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Fraud Under $5000.

Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to prosecute and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction in this ICBC fraud case.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to refer our client to Alternative Measures and to not approve any charge upon our client’s successful completion of community work. No criminal record.

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R. v. S.S. – North Vancouver Provincial Court

Charges: Trespassing at night; Voyeurism.

Issue: Given the significant rehabilitative steps our client had taken, whether a jail sentence was appropriate.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide materials and information to Crown and the Court which ultimately resulted in the Court granting our client a suspended sentence rather than Crown’s initial sentencing position.

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R. v. C.F. – Creston Provincial Court

Charges: Sexual Assault; Sexual Interference.

Issue: The credibility and reliability of the child complainant and their family members who testified at this three day trial.

Result: After considering the evidence adduced by Mr. Gauthier’s cross examinations of these witnesses, the trial judge agreed that the Crown’s case was not strong enough to support criminal convictions. Our client was found not guilty and acquitted of both counts. No jail. No criminal record.

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R. v. Y.F. – Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Robbery.

Issue: Whether there was sufficient evidence for Crown counsel to secure a criminal conviction.

Result: Our client was facing a minimum one year jail sentence and a deportation order if convicted. Mr. Johnston was able to persuade Crown counsel that there was no substantial likelihood of a conviction. Crown directed a stay of proceedings . No jail. No criminal record. No dportation order.

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R. v. J.S. – Richmond Provincial Court

Charge: Mischief Under $5000.

Issue: Given the information provided to Crown counsel regarding our client’s personal circumstances and the circumstances of the offence, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to allow our client into the Alternative Measures Program without approving a criminal charge. No criminal record.

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B.H. – Professional Misconduct Investigation

Charge: Obligation to disclose information to BC Financial Services Authority.

Issue: Whether our client failed to comply with his obligations under Chartered Professional Accountants and Real Estate Services rules and regulations.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to provide information about our client and the circumstances of the incident to the BC Financial Services Authority which led to their decision to close the file without any finding of wrongdoing or ethical breach. No further action.

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