Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and failure to comply with a probation order. Police stopped the client’s vehicle for speeding, smelled burnt marijuana, and searched the vehicle. Officers found five kilograms of marijuana, twenty-eight grams of cocaine, $1,570 in cash, and a digital scale. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before trial.

Client faced serious provincial and federal charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and breach of a release order. A two-day trial was scheduled, but we resolved the provincial charges through extrajudicial sanctions on the day of trial. We also negotiated the complete withdrawal of all federal charges during pretrial discussions with the Crown.

Client faced robbery with a firearm, which carries a minimum four-year sentence. The Crown alleged the client and a co-accused offered to sell narcotics to a man, then blocked him in an alley and robbed him at gunpoint. We represented the client at a lengthy preliminary inquiry and successfully argued for dismissal of all charges despite strong opposition from the Crown.

Client was charged with robbery after an incident in Oshawa. The Crown alleged the client robbed another man of his jacket and severely beat him outside a restaurant in front of multiple witnesses. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. The client was held in jail for nearly three weeks until we persuaded the Crown that the client was not the person responsible.

Client faced charges of robbery, threatening death, and assaulting a police officer. The Crown alleged the client was part of a group that swarmed and robbed a victim of a cell phone and cash while armed with a knife. It was further alleged the client pushed an officer and made threats after arrest. We prepared a strong defence and all charges were withdrawn the morning of trial.

Client faced three counts of robbery with a firearm and use of a firearm while committing an indictable offence. The Crown alleged the client and three others robbed three restaurants at gunpoint. We challenged the admissibility of the client’s statements based on voluntariness concerns and a breach of the client’s right to counsel.