B.L.
Dear Michael, Thank you very much for helping me with my problem.Your kindness, generosity and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Best wishes!
-B.L.
Entries by Mike Mines
R. vs. A.S. – North Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether there was substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Mines provided information to Crown counsel and was able to persuade Crown that there was no longer a substantial likelihood of a conviction. Crown entered a stay of proceedings, bringing this matter to an end. No criminal record.
R. vs. B.L. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Theft Under $5000 (shoplifting).
Issue: Whether our client, who had an extensive record for theft offences, would be sentenced to jail.
Result: After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions on our client’s behalf, the Court declined to impose jail, and instead sentenced our client to a fine and six months probation.
R. vs. P.S.A. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Assault.
Issue: Whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to direct Crown counsel to gaps in the police investigation resulting in Crown deciding to not approve any charge in this matter. No criminal record.
R. vs. S.J. – Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
Charge: Driving While Prohibited. Issue: Whether the crown would be able to prove that our client was the driver of the vehicle. Result: We were able to persuade Crown counsel that there was problem with the identification evidence and, therefore, to proceed on the lesser offence of driving without a valid driver’s licence. Rather than […]
R. vs. M.L. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Assault; Uttering Threats (domestic).
Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps our client achieved under our direction, whether there was a public interest in proceeding with the criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the charges. All restrictive conditions removed. No criminal record.
R. vs. C.S. – Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to point to a lack of evidence with respect to the charge resulting in Crown counsel entering a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
R. vs. N.D. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Sexual Assault.
Issue: Whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to direct Crown counsel to various flaws in the prosecution’s case. On the eve of a 4 day trial, Crown agreed to resolve this matter by way of a nine month Peace Bond. No criminal record.
R. vs. B.M. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Driving While Prohibited.
Issue: Whether it was appropriate for Crown counsel to proceed on this charge, which carries a mandatory minimum 12 month driving prohibition.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser offence of driving without a valid driver’s licence. After hearing Mr. johnson’s submissions, the court imposed a $500 fine. No driving prohibition.
R. vs. B.C. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the criminal charge. Our client entered into a Peace Bond for a period of 9 months. No criminal record.
R. vs. Z.H. – Port Coquitlam Youth Court
Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
Issue: Whether, given the history between our client and the complainant, it was reasonable for our client apply the level of force he used.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to not approve any criminal charge but, rather, to resolve the matter through Restorative Justice. No criminal record.
Y.Y. vs. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles – Review of Driving Prohibition
Charge: Notice of Intent to Prohibit.
Issue: Whether RoadSafety BC had appropriate reasons to prohibit our client from driving for 4 months.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade the Superintendent’s adjudicator that the 4 month driving prohibition was not warranted. The driving prohibition was reduced to 2 months.
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