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Recent Success: Facing Multiple Possession Charges

Allegations My clients were charged with Possession of a Substance, that being Marijuana, for the purpose of Trafficking. They were also charged with: Possession of a Firearm Point a Firearm Possession of a Restricted Weapon Possession of Weapons Dangerous All charges against both of my clients were withdrawn as a result of my efforts to […]

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Recent Success: Charged for Trafficking and Possession of Marijuana

Allegations My client was charged with Trafficking Marijuana and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in Marijuana. Both charges were dismissed at trial. My client was arrested as a result of a search warrant that was executed at their residence. The police seized a large quantity of dried marijuana. The search warrant was obtained as […]

Recent Success – Charged with Impaired Driving Over 80

My client was charged with Impaired Driving and Over 80. After a trial both charges were dismissed. Allegations The allegations were that my client was driving home and a citizen called about a possible impaired driver with the license plate number of my client’s vehicle. They were unable to locate the vehicle. They therefore attended […]

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Recent Success – Charged with Possession of Stolen Property

Both my clients were charged with possession of property over $5000. As a result of two meetings with the Judge and the Crown attorney, I was able to convince the crown that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction and both charges against both of my clients were withdrawn. The Scenario My clients were employed […]

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Recent Success – Charged with Trafficking and Possession of Methamphetamines (May 2019)

My client was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamines and Possession for the purposes of Trafficking in Methamphetamines. Both charges were discharged. The Scenario My client was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession for the purposes of Trafficking in Methamphetamine as a result of surveillance by the police over a period of approximately one month. […]

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Recent Success – Charged with Impaired Driving (March 2019)

My client was charged with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 mls of Blood and Impaired Driving Care or control. After a trial both charges were dismissed. The Scenario My client was located by the police in an individual’s home after the individual had found her sitting in her vehicle outside of his residence. […]

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Recent Success – Charged for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (April 2019)

The Scenario My client was charged with driving with over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. He was arrested prior to the new drinking and driving laws – which came into effect in December 2018. At trial, as a result of my argument that the new laws applied even though they were […]

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Recent Success – Charged for Impaired Driving and Refusal to Provide a Breath Sample (December 2018)

The Scenario My client was arrested for impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath sample. The matter proceeded to trial, and both charges were ultimately dismissed. The charge of refusal to provide a breath sample was dismissed at the request of the Crown because I brought a section 7 charter application which argued that […]

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Recent Success – Charged with Possession of Marijuana (January 2019)

My client was charged with Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking Marijuana, involving over 70 pounds of marijuana. The charge was withdrawn as a result of filing several Charter applications to establish that the search warrant executed on my client’s residence and vehicle was unlawful.   The Scenario  My client was charged as a result of a police […]

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Refusing to Provide a Breath Sample into an Approved Screening Device

RV T.H.H (May 2018) The Issue My client was charged with: Refusing to Provide a Breath Sample into an approved Screening Device. I successfully obtained a finding of not guilty after effectively cross-examining the only Crown witness, the arresting officer. I brought to light that the officer failed to fully explain how to provide a […]

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Recent Successes – Charged with Impaired Driving: R. v. J.B.L. (February 2018)

Charged with Impaired Driving and Driving with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 mgs of Blood My client was charged with Impaired Driving and Driving with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 mgs of Blood. Both charges were dismissed after trial. On the evening that my client was charged he had done everything […]

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R. v. Z.J.- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

My client was charged with possession of property obtained by crime. The allegations are that my client was in possession of a TV stand that was obtained with a fraudulent credit card. After having several meetings with the assigned crown I was able to convince the crown that although the item was found in my […]

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R. v. Z.Y.- Fraud Over and Theft Over

My client was charged with Fraud Over and Theft Over. The allegations were that my client leased a vehicle and stopped making payments, however he kept the vehicle. Following several meetings with the assigned crown in this matter, I was able to convince the crown that this was a civil matter and not a criminal matter. […]

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R. v. M.T.Y.- Fraud Under and Uttering Forged Documents

My client was charged with Fraud Under and Uttering Forged Documents. The charges involved a serious insurance fraud. I had several meetings with the assigned crown and was able to convince them that the evidence they had as against my client was not enough to go to trial, as a result the crown withdrew all […]

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R. v. A.A.- Sexual Assault X 2, Gangrape and Administering a Stupifying Substance X 2

My client was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Assault, Gangrape and 2 counts of Administering a Stupifying Substance. After the preliminary inquiry I was able to convince the Judge to discharge my client on one of the Sexual Assault counts and one of the Administering a Stupifying Substance counts because there was insufficient evidence […]

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R. v. W.Y.Y.- Assault X 3, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of Weapons Dangerous, Mischief Under $5000 and Uttering Threats

My client was charged with 3 counts of Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of Weapons Dangerous, Mischief Under $5000 and Uttering Threats. As a result of continuous meetings and conversations with the Judge and the assigned crown I was able to convince them that they did not have a chance to win the matter, […]

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A.B.- Charged With Assault.

A.B.- Client was charged with Assault. The matter proceeded to trial, wherein the charge was dismissed after successful cross examination of the complainant. If you’ve been charged with assault please reach out for your free consultation here.

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R v G.U. – Charged with Possession of Child Pornography & Trafficking in Child Pornography

My client was charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Trafficking in Child Pornography. I reviewed the file with the crown and was able to convince them that they did not have a reasonable prospect of conviction, that they did not have enough evidence to proceed to trial and as a result both charges were […]

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R v J.P – Charged with Sexual Assault

My client was charged with sexual assault in his capacity of a massage therapist and his customer. The matter proceeded to trial and as a result of me cross examining the complainant, and making her look not believable the charge was dismissed and my client was found not guilty.

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R v R.N. – Charged with Two Counts of Assault

My client was charged with two counts of Assault, against a security guard, and Theft Under. The matter proceeded to trial and the charges were dismissed after trial because the security was not believed as a result of me questioning him. Therefore my client was found not guilty of all charges.

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R v T.P – Charged with DUI Impaired Driving

My client was charged with (DUI Impaired Driving and Driving with Over 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. On the day of trial only one of two officers attended and the crown requested an adjournment. I did not agree and the Judge refused to grant the adjournment which resulted in both charges being dismissed […]