Assault & Violent Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with domestic assault after allegedly scratching her fiancé and throwing dog feces at him during an altercation. She was also charged with breaching her release conditions by continuing to live with him. We convinced the Crown to stay all charges before trial.

Client was charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and assault against her former partner. She allegedly threw her purse at him causing a bleeding lip, punched him repeatedly in the head, threatened to kill him, and previously hit him with a book. There were prior domestic incidents on file. We highlighted her unique circumstances and secured her acceptance into a mental health diversion program with ongoing psychiatric care and counselling.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon, mischief under $5,000, and failing to comply with an undertaking. She allegedly struck her partner with a golf club, breaking it, and destroyed his iPad while already bound by a no-contact order from a previous assault charge. The Crown sought jail time, probation, and a DNA sample. We presented a mitigating package highlighting her mental health and addiction issues, securing her acceptance into a mental health diversion program.

Client was charged with two counts of assault and assault with a weapon against his former girlfriend. She alleged multiple incidents including punching, holding a knife to her face, and banging her head on the floor. The complainant had visible bruising and a cut lip. The Crown initially refused to withdraw, but after the judge agreed with our position at the judicial pretrial, we convinced the Crown to withdraw all charges without a peace bond.

Client was charged with two counts of break and enter, mischief under $5,000, and assault. He allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home by forcing open the door, then dragged her from her bedroom and pushed her onto a couch. A criminal record would have ended his pursuit of a law career. We used the complainant’s reluctance to convince the Crown the case was weak.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon, two counts of domestic assault, and mischief under $5,000. His wife alleged he threatened her with a coffee cup, pulled her hair, punched her, and smashed her phone during an argument. The complainant received medical treatment at the scene. He had no prior police history. We secured his approval for diversion through the Partner Assault Response program.