R v MN
Client was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a loaded Firearm. MN was discharged of the Possession for the Purpose charge pertaining to 2 kg of cocaine after a preliminary hearing. AG Law successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the remaining firearm charge after the matter was remitted to the Superior Court of Justice.
While MN was awaiting trial, MN was charged with Failing to Comply with Release order. The Crown refused to withdraw that charge and so the matter proceeded to trial. At trial, MN was acquitted and walked away without a criminal record.
R v SB
Client was charged with Careless Use of a Firearm and Possession of a Restricted Firearm after a 911 caller reported a gun being discharged in a residential neighbourhood. Police executed a search warrant and seized 2 firearms from the home the next day and swabbed SB’s palms. SB’s palms tested positive for gunshot residue. After a long journey in court, the charges against SB were eventually withdrawn.
R v AC
Client was charged with 10 offences including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Restricted Firearm after police located 1.8 kg of cocaine and a semi-automatic rifle. After trial, AC was found not guilty on all counts.
AC was also charged with Failing to Comply with Release order and those charges were ultimately withdrawn as well.
R v IK
Client was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x 2 after a search warrant led to the discovery of over 50 kg of cocaine in a condominium rented in IK’s name. AG Law negotiated a plea to the 16 g of cocaine located on IK upon her arrest and IK received a conditional sentence.
R v IB
Client was charged with Possession of a Firearm after police executed a search warrant at the home and found a firearm hidden under a pillow in the master bedroom. Client was found not guilty on all counts after trial.
R v KM
Client was charged with Possession of a Loaded Firearm after a vehicle stop of KM’s vehicle located a firearm under the passenger seat. Client acquitted on all counts after trial.
R v ET
Client was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon x 2 and Possession of Counterfeit Mark. After filing a Charter application alleging a breach of ET’s s. 11(b) Charter rights, the Crown withdrew all charges.
R v KP
Client was charged with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and other related charges after a warrant was executed and a 20-gauge shotgun was located. A 10-month conditional sentence was negotiated for KP and he avoided spending any time in custody.
R v JP
Client was charged with Careless use of firearm after accidentally discharging a firearm at home and shooting through a rear neighbour’s window. Charges withdrawn against JP without any restrictions on his firearm license.
R v SA
Client was charged with Kidnapping, Theft, Forcible Confinement and Uttering Threats. Client was initially assisted by another lawyer and was released on a house arrest bail. One month after switching lawyers, client’s bail was varied to delete the house arrest and with no curfew. Two months later, successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges.
R v BV
Client was charged with Accessory After the Fact to Attempted Murder. Successfully negotiated a resolution to possession of a knife and client was sentenced to a $2000 fine and 12 months of probation.
R v MS
Client was charged with Assault with a Weapon in relation to a road rage knife fight. Crown initially sought 5 months jail and probation. After several Judicial Pretrials, the Crown was eventually persuaded to withdraw the charge in exchange for MS entering into a s. 810 Peace Bond.
R v DB
Client was charged with Forcible Confinement, Uttering Threat, Assault with a Weapon, Assault and Uttering a Threat after the victim was lured to a commercial unit. The victim was asked to expose his genitals and humiliated while being beaten and recorded. DB confessed of the offences to the police and wrote an apology letter to the victim at the time of his arrest. The Crown initially sought a jail sentence in the 2-3 year range but AG Law was able to successfully negotiate a plea to simple Assault and DB received a conditional discharge.
R v AC
Client was charged with Break and Enter after a dispute with his former partner in the middle of the night. The Crown sought AC’s detention during his bail hearing and sought a period of custody and probation upon AC entering into a guilty plea. AC was granted bail, and months later, his charges were all withdrawn.
R v RL
Client was charged with Assault and Assault with a Weapon in relation to a parking spot dispute. AG Law acted swiftly and emailed the Crown and RL’s charges were withdrawn at his first court appearance.
R v AN
Client was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle after a traffic stop where AN was observed to have white residue under his nose and throughout the vehicle. Charter application was successful at trial and the charge was dismissed.
R v SW
Client was charged with Over 80 after her involvement in a 2-vehicle collision. After filing a Charter application, SW was offered a resolution to the traffic offence of Careless Driving and withdrawal of the criminal charges.
R v MS
Client was charged with Impaired Operation and Over 80 after police attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision. After upfront counseling, the matter was resolved with a guilty plea to Careless Driving and withdrawal of the criminal charges.
R v PL
Client was charged with Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm x 2 after his vehicle caused a 3-vehicle collision where all three cars were totaled. An occupant in PL’s vehicle was airlifted to hospital with a broken femur and other serious injuries. AG Law successfully negotiated a plea to Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act, saving PL from a license suspension or criminal record.
R v MH
Client was charged with Failure to Remain under the Criminal Code after his vehicle struck a pedestrian. After countless meetings with the Crown, MH was allowed to plea down to the Highway Traffic Act offence of Failing to Remain and avoided a criminal conviction.
R v AB
Client was charged with Dangerous Operation after speeding in a residential neighbourhood and losing control before mounting the curb and colliding with a parked vehicle. Successfully negotiated a plea to Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act, avoiding a criminal record and automatic license suspension.
R v HH
Client was charged with Dangerous Operation after chasing a collision while employed as a tow truck driver. HH was alleged to drive on the shoulder erratically before causing a separate collision. Charges against HH were fully withdrawn.
R v BS
Client charged with 8 separate vehicle thefts while under the direct surveillance of undercover police officers. Client was granted a conditional discharge and was saved from being deported.
R v YD
Client was charged with Theft Under $5,000 in relation to a purse snatching. Charges withdrawn the morning of trial
R v PM
Client was charged for a third time with Fraud Over $5,000 for an alleged $40,000 Fraud. Successfully negotiated fully withdrawal of charges after PM paid partial restitution.
R v HT
Client was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Utter Forged Document in relation to a fraudulent trailer registration and sale. Charged were withdrawn after counseling completed and HT entering into a s. 810 Peace Bond.
R v MA
Client retained AG Law to assist with his sentencing after being convicted at trial of Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault. Crown sought a penitentiary sentence in the 8-9 year range. After preparing sentencing materials and submissions, MA was sentenced to 3 years.
R v GN
Client was charged with Sexual Interference, Sexual Assault x 2, Assault with a Weapon x 2, Assault and Exposure to Person Under 16. After a long battle in court, the Crown finally agreed to withdraw all charges against GN one-week before the scheduled 5-day trial.
R v EN
Client was charged with Sexual Assault x 2 in relation to two separate complainants. After trial for the first matter, EN was found not guilty. AG Law successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the second count of Sexual Assault a few weeks after the first trial.
R v RG
Client was charged with Aggravated Assault after an incident led to the complainant suffering a deep tissue wound. Charged were withdrawn against RG after he entered into a common law peace bond.
R v KS
Client was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm against his girlfriend after a dispute resulted in the girlfriend suffering a broken nose and going to the hospital immediately. At trial, after vigorous cross-examination, the Trial Judge disbelieved the girlfriend and believed KS and he was found not guilty on all counts.
R v AK
Client was charged with Criminal Harassment x 2, Mischief x 2 and Animal Cruelty. The Crown initially sought 90 days jail, but after extensive up-front counselling, the Crown agreed to join on a suspended sentence and probation. AK did not want to have a criminal record and wanted to seek a conditional discharge from the sentencing Judge. Crown advised that if it was not a joint position for a suspended sentence, the Crown would seek custody. After a contested sentencing hearing, AK was conditionally discharged.