Assault & Violent Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with assault with a weapon, two counts of domestic assault, and mischief under $5,000. The complainant, the client’s wife of ten years, alleged the client made a gesture to strike her with a coffee cup during an argument, pulled her hair, punched her in the arm and leg, and smashed her phone. The complainant also reported ongoing concerns to police. The client had no prior police history. We successfully secured approval for diversion, and upon completing the Partner Assault Response program and signing a section 810 peace bond, all charges were withdrawn.

Client was charged with domestic assault. The Crown alleged that during a verbal altercation at their residence, the client grabbed his wife and punched her in the face numerous times. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge before trial.

Client was charged with domestic assault and mischief under $5,000. The complainant, the client’s partner of eight years who was thirteen weeks pregnant at the time, alleged that during an argument over suspected infidelity, the client pushed her head into a wall and destroyed her cell phone. We represented the client at trial and secured a not guilty verdict on both charges.

Client was charged with assault. The Crown alleged a verbal dispute with the client’s fiancée escalated to a physical confrontation, during which the client allegedly punched the complainant repeatedly in the face, causing two black eyes. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge before trial, resolving the matter by way of a section 810 peace bond.

Client, a young person, was allegedly involved in an altercation with another youth on school property along with two friends. As part of the resolution, the client wrote an apology to the complainant. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge.

Client, a young offender, was charged with assault. The Crown alleged the client got into an altercation with a worker at the group home where he resided and assaulted him. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge.