Assault & Violent Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client was initially charged with two counts of pointing a firearm and two counts of assault. We negotiated the withdrawal of all charges upon the client signing a common law peace bond and agreeing to forfeit firearms. Weeks later, the client was arrested again and charged with six counts of careless storage and careless use of a firearm. The client pleaded guilty to careless storage of a firearm, and we secured a conditional discharge.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, and possession of property obtained by crime. The Crown alleged the client and two friends attended a Real Canadian Superstore in Toronto, concealed items on their persons, and attempted to leave without paying. When store security confronted them outside, a struggle ensued and a security officer was repeatedly assaulted. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before trial.

Client was charged with assault with intent to resist arrest following a traffic stop in Mississauga. The Crown alleged the client failed to identify himself, pushed the arresting officer in the chest, and attempted to flee. Police arrested the client after a brief struggle. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge.

Client was charged with two counts of threatening death and one count of assault. The Crown alleged the client threatened and assaulted the woman with whom her husband was romantically involved. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges.

Client was charged with threatening death. The Crown alleged the client threatened to kill his girlfriend’s mother. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge.

Client was charged with threatening bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The Crown alleged the client held a knife to the complainant’s face during an altercation and threatened to kill her. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before trial.