Violence & Personal Offences
Charges: CC: s.266 – Assault, s.423(1)(a) – Preventing Victim From Calling Police, s.279(2) – Forcible Confinement, s.334(b) – Theft Under $5000. Allegations: During a heated argument, my client’s girlfriend locked herself in a bedroom. Result: On the day of trial, because the complainant attended and was ready to proceed, I negotiated a plea to simple assault only and he was placed on probation for 12 months.
Sexual & Indecent Acts
Charge(s): CC: s.163.1(3) – Distribution of child pornography, s.163.1(4) – Possession of child pornography, s.163.1(4.1) – Accessing child pornography. Allegations: A member of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service, assigned to the Southern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit was conducting an online investigation into the distribution of child pornography images on Peer to Peer networks. Following a complex investigation, and forensic computer analysis, it was determined that my client was accessing, in possession of, and was making available several child pornography files. Result: On the day of trial, the Crown Prosecutor offered to resolve the matter by way of a Peace Bond, and my client accepted.
Property & Financial Crimes | Criminal Defence Lawyer Calgary
Charge(s): CC: s.334(b) – Theft Under $5000 Allegations: My client stole a 51” Samsung Plasma TV from The Brick. Result: This matter was scheduled for trial.
Weapons
Charge(s): CC: s.239(a) – Attempted Murder, s.268 – Aggravated Assault, s.267(a) – Assault with a weapon (firearm), s.88(1) – Possession of a Weapon (firearm) for a Dangerous Purpose, s.87(1) – Pointing a Firearm, s.86(1) – Careless Use of a Firearm, s.85(1)(a) – Using a Firearm to Commit an Indictable Offence, s.90(1) – Carrying a Concealed weapon (firearm), s.91(1) – Unregistered Possession of a Firearm, s.95 – Possessing a Loaded Firearm, s.92(1) – Unlicenced Possession of a Firearm, s.96 – Possession of an Illegally Obtained Firearm, s.139(2) – Threatening a Witness from Providing Evidence, s.423(1)(a) – Threatening a Witness, s.244.1 – Discharging a Firearm in order to Prevent Arrest or Detention, s.244.2(1)(b) – Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, s.264.1(1)(a) – Uttering Death Threats. Allegations: Result:
Disorderly Conduct
Charges: CC: s.140(a) – Public Mischief, s.430(3) – Mischief, s.266 – Assault, s.349(1) – Break & Enter a Dwelling and Commit an Indictable Offence, s.145(5.1) – Aid and Abet complainant to Breach his Recognizance. Allegations: My client had two sets of charges. First, she provided two separate complaints, with detailed statements, to the police about how her boyfriend committed various offences, including that he assaulted her, robbed a bank, and intimidated her to prevent her from going to the police. Result: I negotiated a plea whereby she pleaded guilty to only the mischief charge (for vandalizing his truck).
Breaches of Court Orders | Criminal Defence Lawyer Calgary
Charge(s): CC: s.266 x 2 – Assault, s.264.1(1)(a) x 2 – Uttering Threats, s.267(a) – Assault with a Weapon, s.88(1) – Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, s.145(5) x 2 – Failing to Attend Court Allegations: My client was accused of inflicting harm on his wife on several occasions within the past eight years of their marriage. Result: Since he had already been given the benefit of a peace bond, that option was not available, so I negotiated a plea deal where my client would plead guilty to only one charge of assault.
Drugs
Charge(s): CC: s.266 – Assault, s.264.1(1)(a) – Uttering Threats; CDSA: s.4(1) – Possession of Cannibis Resin (hashish) Allegations: My client assaulted his wife in their home while he was intoxicated. He became enraged, was pulling her hair and yelling at her, then punched a hole in the wall beside her. He then grabbed her by the arms and pushed her by the chest and throat up against the wall to make him listen to her. Result: On the day of trial, the Crown agreed to resolve with a Peace Bond for 12 months.
Breaches of Court Orders
Breaches of court orders are a special type of offence as defined under the Criminal Code of Canada. These include agreements made between the court and someone accused of committing some other form of criminal offence that are violated. Oftentimes court orders are part of bail hearing procedures, where the accused agrees to the terms and conditions the court presents in return for their freedom from custody to prepare the defence for their upcoming trial and for one reason or another violates the terms and conditions of bail, resulting in a breach of a court order. Breaches of court orders also include: Contempt of CourtFailure to AppearFailure to Comply with a SummonsDisobeying a Court OrderFailure to Comply with Youth Probation OrdersBreach of a Peace BondFailure to Comply with Probation OrdersDisobeying a Court OrderFailure to Attend CourtFailure to Comply with Appearance NoticeFailure to Comply with Promise to Appear Notice Calgary breaches of court orders lawyer, Mr.
Statutory & Regulatory Violations | Criminal Defence Lawyer Calgary
Charge(s): CC: s.344(b) – Robbery, s.348(1)(b) – Break and Enter and Commit Robbery (Home Invasion Robbery), s.145(3) – Breach of Recognizance; YCJA: s.137 x 5 – Breach of Youth Court Order; CC: s.279(2) – Unlawful Confinement, s.268 – Aggravated Assault Allegations: My client, and five of her companions, left Manitoba in a stolen truck and headed toward BC, committing a string of offences on the way, including numerous gas thefts. While in Saskatchewan, an RCMP officer attempted to stop them. Result: I am the only lawyer who pleaded “not guilty” on behalf of my client to these charges, and insisted on taking it to trial.
