Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The Crown alleged the client attacked another parent with a knife in a school parking lot. Police arrested the client and seized the knife as evidence. We negotiated the withdrawal of the charge upon the client completing counselling.

Client faced multiple charges including uttering threats of death, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, and mischief. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges in exchange for a common law peace bond.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. During pretrial negotiations, we successfully secured approval for mental health diversion. The charges were withdrawn without the need for a trial.

Client was initially charged with two counts of pointing a firearm and two counts of assault. We negotiated the withdrawal of all charges upon the client signing a common law peace bond and agreeing to forfeit firearms. Weeks later, the client was arrested again and charged with six counts of careless storage and careless use of a firearm. The client pleaded guilty to careless storage of a firearm, and we secured a conditional discharge.

Client faced four counts of fraud over $5,000 following a years-long police investigation. The Crown had substantial evidence including bank statements, signed cheques, and a detailed paper trail showing funds allegedly transferred to the client’s personal account. Multiple victims had purchased shares in an unregistered company. The Crown sought a two-year jail sentence. After months of negotiations and multiple pre-trials, we convinced the Crown to withdraw all four charges unconditionally the night before a week-long preliminary hearing.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000 for allegedly stealing a box of cheese from Longos Supermarket. Despite the client having previously received diversion on earlier charges, we persuaded the Crown during pretrial discussions that the client deserved a second chance. The client was accepted into the alternative measures program and upon completing community service, the charge was diverted.