Court Orders & Compliance Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation after being arrested near a stolen vehicle. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges.

Client was charged with cruelty to animals and killing an animal other than cattle. The Crown alleged the client repeatedly kicked his neighbour’s cat with such force that the cat’s eyeball became dislodged, and continued kicking until the cat died. We represented the client and on the morning of trial, secured the withdrawal of all charges.

Client, who had twenty-four previous convictions, was charged with forcible entry, mischief, and two counts of breaching probation. The Crown alleged the client and a co-accused forced their way into an apartment by smashing through windows and assaulted an occupant with a weapon causing bodily harm. On the morning of trial, we successfully secured the withdrawal of all charges.

Client was charged with possession of crack cocaine and obstructing police. During an undercover investigation, police entered a suspected crack house following a drug transaction. Officers alleged the client blocked their entrance by body checking them as they chased a suspected dealer upstairs. Upon arrest, the client was found with a quantity of crack cocaine. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before a trial date was set.

Client was charged with possession of marijuana and breach of an undertaking. Police observed the client with two friends, then detained, investigated, and searched him, allegedly finding 3.7 grams of marijuana. We prepared a Charter application arguing the client was arbitrarily detained and illegally searched. Before the trial began, the Crown agreed to withdraw all charges.

Client was charged with possession of crack cocaine and breach of a recognizance. Police alleged they observed the client remove a plastic bag containing crack cocaine from his jacket pocket and throw it to the ground. At trial, we brought a Charter application arguing the client was arbitrarily detained and illegally searched, resulting in a breach of his rights.