Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide our client’s relevant medical records to Crown which, ultimately, led to Crown declining to approve any charge against our client. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps that our client had taken on his own initiative, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel that there was no longer a need to prosecute our client. Crown directed a Stay of Proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown that there was a lack of evidence that would lead to a conviction resulting in Crown deciding to not approve any charge. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault with a weapon.
Issue: Given new evidence provided by Mr. Johnson to Crown counsel, whether there was a raesonable likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault.
Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps our client took on his own initiative, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the prosecution.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Careless Use of a Firearm.
Issue: Whether our clients had the requisite level of intent or carelessness when discharging the firearm.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide police with information about our clients which contributed to the police decision to not recommend any charges. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault; Uttering a Threat.
Issue: Whether the Crown could prove it’s case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Result: At the conclusion of the Crown’s case, the trial judge dismissed both charges against Mr. Johnson’s client. Not guilty. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether ther was a reasonable liklihood of a conviction.
Result: After considering information we provided to the Crown on our client’s behalf, Crown Counsel decided to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault; Posssession of Cocaine.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest for our client to be granted a discharge.
Result: Given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken, Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings on the drug charge and was able to persuade the Court to grant our client an Absolute Discharge. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether there was enough clear evidence to charge our client with assault.
Result: Upon considering the nature and quality of the complaint, along with the information about our client presented by Mr. Mines, Crown Counsel declined to approve a charge. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault with a Weapon; Mischief; Posession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.
Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps taken by our client, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to stay all charges upon our client entering into a Peace Bond. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel that, based on new information provided to the Crown, that there was no raesonable prospect of a conviction. Crown entered a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
I want to express special thanks to attorney Michael Mines and attorney Ian Gauthier. It is your professionalism and diligent attitude that led to a perfect resolution of my case. Finding a highly professional and affordable law firm isn’t easy in Vancouver. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a criminal lawyer.
Our client had taken responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty in Richmond Provincial Court where he was granted a conditional discharge. Upon being threatened and taunted by his roommate, our client kicked in the door to the roommate’s doo=r and held a meat cleaver to his throat. The Crown appealed sentence. At the sentence […]
