Client is charged with assault relating to domestic incident for allegedly striking complainant in face and briefly choking her afterwards. Client immediately breaches bail conditions not to contact complainant or to go near complainant. Ongoing bail breaching continues for over three months after initial allegation. Client arrested and charged with two counts of breaching bail, … Read More
Assault
R. v. S.N., [2019]
R. v. L.F., [2019]
Client is charged with assault peace officer for allegedly throwing a hot coffee at peace officer’s groin after being served a 24-hour driving prohibition. Client had recorded interaction because client’s phone was calling a friend and it had gone to voicemail. After careful review of evidence, Crown is made aware of significant use of force … Read More
R. v. G.J., [2019]
Client is charged with domestic assault for allegedly grabbing complainant’s neck and choking her in the presence of their infant son. Client is placed on rehabilitative plan addressing anger and alcohol use while negotiations with Crown are ongoing. Client is initially prepared to fight charge and custody battle tooth-and-nail, but is advised to try reconciliation … Read More
R. v. S.N., [2019]
Client is charged with domestic assault, then is further charged with breach of Recognizance for sending an email to the complainant contrary to his bail condition that he must have no contact with her. Client is currently under surety bail (i.e. a person is acting as guarantor that they will secure his good conduct) after … Read More
R. v. J.J., [2019]
Client charged with assault relating to a domestic incident. Complainant alleges that client punched her in the face twice, strangled her, and pushed her to the ground. Significant issues with complainant credibility are uncovered, including mental health issues and her role as primary aggressor in the incident. Client deposes to his version of the facts, … Read More
R. v. S.J., [2018]
Client is charged with assault and theft under $5,000 relating to an incident that occurred after a night of drinking at a nightclub. Complainant alleges that client punched her in the face twice and stole her belongings. Contextual factors, collateral consequences, and mitigating factors are uncovered. Serious issues with complainant evidence are highlighted. Client follows … Read More
R. v. B.D., [2019]
Client is charged with assault relating to a fight during the course of his employment. Victim alleges that client kicked him and punched him repeatedly, while victim never fought back and tried to get away. Client’s height and build are impressive – especially compared to alleged victim. Contextual factors are uncovered, and Crown is made … Read More
R. v. G.A., [2018]
Client is charged with assault relating to a “road rage” incident. Client allegedly left his car, ran over several lanes of traffic, pulled elderly victim out of his car, then assaulted the elderly victim. Client was only stopped because he was pulled off by bystanders. The entire event is caught on camera. Crown proceeds by … Read More
R. v. T.O., [2018]
Client is charged with assault relating to a “road rage” incident. Client allegedly left his car and walked up to other driver, who also exited his car. Client then allegedly punched other driver once in the face. Victim driver claims he required dental work from the assault. After careful review of evidence and witness statements, … Read More
R. v. B.J., [2019]
Client is a young person charged with assault for allegedly hitting another young person in the back of the head with a textbook. Victim young person suffers from concussion-like symptoms. Mitigating factors, collateral consequences, and contextual factors are uncovered. Extensive submissions are made to judge on principles of youth criminal justice and the circumstances of … Read More