Charges: B&E; Assault; Distribute Intimate Images.

Issue: Whether the Crown could comply with a defence disclosure request and possibly face a Charter application to have charges stayed due to unreasonable delay.

Result: On the eve of the trial, Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to allow our client to plead guilty to the least serious charge, assault by slapping. Crown nonetheless sought a conviction and probation but, after hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the trial judge granted our client a conditional discharge. No criminal conviction.