Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with domestic assault and assault with a weapon after allegedly attacking her partner following an argument. As a nurse requiring vulnerable sector checks, a conviction would have ended her career. We successfully had all charges withdrawn without requiring a peace bond or counselling.

Client was charged with domestic assault and mischief after allegedly assaulting his partner and destroying her daughter’s tablet. He was arrested and released on a Form 10 undertaking.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon, assault, and mischief under $5,000 in a domestic matter. The Crown had evidence and witnesses supporting the charges. Through ongoing negotiations, we secured a withdrawal of all charges two weeks before trial.

Client was charged with domestic assault. Through negotiations with the Crown, we secured a common law peace bond resolution.

Young offender was charged with theft, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, and driving without a licence. The 15-year-old allegedly stole gas and fled from police, with an officer suffering serious injuries during the arrest. We filed a successful Charter application arguing his right to trial within a reasonable time was breached.

Client was charged with impaired driving and driving over the legal blood alcohol limit. We filed a Charter application alleging breaches of his rights against unreasonable search and seizure, arbitrary detention, and right to counsel. We convinced the Crown to withdraw the criminal charges in exchange for a guilty plea to a provincial Highway Traffic Act offence.