Recent Cases

Accused was pulled over and a search was conducted of his vehicle that resulted in several "spit balls" of suspected cocaine and a large quantity of cash being found on the Accused's possession. , Accused was charged with possession of cocaine for purpose of trafficking facing a minimum 15-18 month custodial sentence. Accused did not spend time in custody and plead guilty to lesser charges.

Accused was charged with possession of a stolen car / stealing a car. The Accused plead not guilty and the matter proceeded to trial. The Crown Prosecutor skillfully and meticulously elicited damning admissions from the Accused in which the Accused admitted to stealing the car and knowing the car was stolen. The Accused was found not guilty of all charges after the learned Judge concluded that the factual admissions made by the Accused did not coincide with the observations and findings of the Police officers, or physical evidence.

Accused was charged with kidnapping, assault with a weapon, uttering threats following an alleged dispute. Accused was facing a significant custodial sentence. Matters proceeded to trial where the Accused was found not guilty of the most serious offences and did not face a custodial sentence.

Accused was charged with impaired driving and exceeding 0.08. Arguments were made regarding mens rea and breached of the Accused's Charter Rights (10b - right to counsel) by failing to provide the Accused with a translator. The learned Judge acquitted on the mens rea issue and the Accused does not have a Criminal Record.

Accused was charged with sexual assault allegations following an uneventful online date. Accused plead not guilty and the matter proceeded to preliminary hearing. The Complainant testified and was cross-examined. The Accused was committed to trial and facing a 3-5 year federal penitentiary sentence. Upon review of the case by the Crown Prosecutor, and in light of the significant inconsistencies in the Complainant's statements and forensic evidence - the charges were stayed.

Accused pulled over on the side of the trans-Canada highway, driving a friend's vehicle. A significant quantity of suspected cocaine, MDMA, and crystal methamphetamine were located in the trunk. The Accused was facing a 2+ year penitentiary sentence. Issues with the Federal Crown's case were identified; the matter were scheduled for preliminary hearing; all charges were stayed. Accused has no Criminal Record.