Some of Our Cases
R. v. A.J.
Our client was alleged to have attacked the victim with a knife, causing 1" and 2" stab wounds. Client was arrested at scene and a knife was located with blood on it. The blood matched the victim's. Crown sought a sentence of 1 year jail upon conviction. As we approached the trial, we raised the weaknesses of the case to the crown's attention and successfully negotiated a Peace Bond. As a result, the criminal charges were dropped.
R. v. K.R.
Our client was alleged to have committed the offences of Assault and Sex Assault against his intimate partner. During the trial, we brought an application to admit materials in our client's possession that directly contradicted the complainant's testimony. Given the credibility/reliability concerns of the witness, Crown agreed to accept a plea to Assault Simpliciter and the Sexual Assault charge was dropped. As a result, our client received a conditional discharge and avoided a criminal record.
R. v. J.T.A.T.
Our client was charged with Sex Assault. A judge-alone trial in Supreme Court was set after a preliminary inquiry. At trial, the Crown's case included evidence from the complainant and a second witness who allegedly heard our client confess to the crime. After cross-examining the crown witnesses, we were successfully able to raise concerns about their credibility and reliability. As a result, the Court believed our client's testimony and found him Not Guilty.
R v. C.C.
Our client was charged with Robbery. The allegations were that he beat up his friend in the park and stole his wallet. There were 6 civilian witnesses including the complainant. During our cross-examination of the witnesses, it was revealed that some had colluded and their evidence was tainted. Our client was found Not Guilty of Robbery and instead, guilty of Assault which is a much less serious offence. As a result, our client received a conditional discharge and avoided a criminal record.