Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with domestic assault following an altercation with his girlfriend. A civilian witness alleged they observed the client punch his girlfriend in the back of the head with a closed fist during a public argument. We represented the client at trial and, after the trial had commenced, successfully persuaded the Crown to withdraw the charge.

Client, a bar security worker in Toronto’s entertainment district, was charged with assault causing bodily harm. The complainant, a customer who had been excluded from the bar, suffered a broken jaw during an altercation. On the trial date, we demonstrated to the Crown that the identification process was improper and there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.

Client was charged with assaulting his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Two civilian witnesses reported the incident and police arrested the client, who was held for a show cause hearing. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, creating a strong case for the Crown. The Crown initially sought a suspended sentence, probation, DNA order, and a ten-year weapons prohibition. We successfully litigated on the client’s behalf and secured an absolute discharge.

Client faced serious charges of assault, mischief, and sexual assault. The Crown initially sought a two-year jail sentence and sex offender registration. We successfully negotiated a resolution where the Crown proceeded only on simple assault with a joint recommendation for a conditional discharge.

Client was charged with assaulting their partner. The client provided a statement to investigators claiming self-defence but declined to elaborate on the tactics used. The client was released on an undertaking. We successfully persuaded the Crown that proceeding with the prosecution was not in the public interest.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon after allegedly attacking and injuring someone with a knife during a heated argument. The client was held under arrest and later released on a conditional undertaking. We conducted a thorough analysis of all evidence and identified weaknesses in the Crown’s case, demonstrating there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.