R. v. C.F. – Creston Provincial Court

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

 

B.H. – Professional Misconduct Investigation

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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.

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

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Charges: Unlawful Storage of a Firearm.

Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Mines persuaded Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings on the criminal charge upon our client agreeing to a forfeiture order and 5 year prohibition. No criminal record.

R. v. D.H. – Fort Saint James Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault (domestic).

Issue: Given the information about our client’s circumstances and the circumstances of the incident, whether it was in the public interest for the Crown to continue with the prosecution.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

R. v. A.K. & N.L. – Insurance Fraud Investigation

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Charge: Fraud Over $5000 Investigation.

Issue: Given our client’s cooperation and repayment of the disputed funds, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a police investigation and a criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade the insurance company to settle the matter on a civil basis. No criminal charges recommended. No criminal record.

R. v. H.L. – Insurance Fraud Investigation

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Charge: Fraud Over $5000 investigation.

Issue: Given our client’s cooperation and repayment of the disputed funds, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a police investigation and a criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade the insurance company to settle the matter on a civil basis. No criminal charges recommended. No criminal record.

R. v. R. A. – Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charges: Uttering a Threat.

Issue: Given our client’s circumstances and the circumstances of the allegation, whether it was in the public interest for Crown to continue the prosecution.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to Crown that persuaaded Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

R. v. C.W. – North Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charges: Assault x2 (domestic).

Issue: Whether there was a public interest in proceeding with the prosecution and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to provide information to Crown counsel which led to Crown deciding to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

R. v. S.N. – Quesnel Provincial Court

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Charges: Assault (by choking); assault; mischief to property.

Issue: Whether there was a public interest in proceeding with the prosecution and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to Crown counsel which led to Crown deciding to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

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

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Charge: Assault (domestic).

Issue: Whether the police investigation met the Crown’s charge approval standard.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to the RCMP investigator which ultimately led to police recommending that no charges be approved. No criminal prosecution. No further “no contact” condition. File closed.