Theft & Property Crime Recent Case Summaries

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 two counts of break and enter, mischief under $5,000, and assault. He allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home by forcing open the door, then dragged her from her bedroom and pushed her onto a couch. A criminal record would have ended his pursuit of a law career. We used the complainant’s reluctance to convince the Crown the case was weak.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon, two counts of domestic assault, and mischief under $5,000. His wife alleged he threatened her with a coffee cup, pulled her hair, punched her, and smashed her phone during an argument. He had no prior police history. We secured his approval for diversion through the Partner Assault Response program.

Client was charged with domestic assault and mischief under $5,000. His girlfriend of eight years, who was pregnant at the time, alleged he pushed her head into a wall and destroyed her phone during an argument. We successfully defended him at trial.

Client was charged with mischief under $5,000 after allegedly smashing a car windshield following an evening of drinking. Police apprehended him metres from the scene. We successfully had the charge withdrawn.

Client was charged with mischief under $5,000, two counts of assault with a weapon, and assault. He was arrested, provided a statement, and released on an undertaking with conditions. We successfully had all charges withdrawn in exchange for a 12-month peace bond.