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SUCCESS
STORIES
Second degree murder
& Attempted Murder
R. v. D.W. | 2023 | Chattam
Client was charged after he arranged an armed drug rip-off that went very wrong when his accomplice shot at the drug dealer and fatally hit an innocent bystander. His videotaped confession made a substantive defence impossible but I was able to negotiate a sentence of 5 years on a single count of manslaughter. After enhanced credit for time served during Covid, my client was able to avoid the pen and remain in a facility close to his family. The greatest success however had nothing to do with me and everything to do with the victim’s family, who after court accepted my client’s sincere apology and granted him forgiveness.
Intimidation, Obstruct Justice
Intimidation of a justice system participant, Obstruct justice, and Breaching a publication ban.
R. v. A.M. | 2023 | Toronto
Client is the successful owner of an influential Instagram page aimed at providing news and entertainment content to the Toronto hip hop community. In keeping up with relevant news, he received and then posted audio and visuals from a court proceeding that had been held by zoom. Covering the witness’ face with a cartoon picture of a rat was probably not the best decision since he was charged with a variety of criminal offences for obstructing justice and intimidating a witness. On the 5th day of trial however, he was acquitted of all charges and remains free of any criminal record.
Aggravated Assault
R. v. K.C. | 2023 | Toronto
The client was a bouncer at a nightclub who was being accosted by a patron of the club who she allegedly hit over the head with her flashlight. The case had been before the courts for two years as she tried to defend herself while serving an unrelated pen sentence. With this case threatening her chances of parole, she hired me to set a “quick trial”. Instead, I had the charge completely withdrawn in exchange for her entering into a peace bond.
Second-Degree Murder x2 and Indignity to a body x2
R. v. J.W. | 2021 | ST. CATHARINES
My client, his sister, and his wife were all charged with the death of man and a woman that had been living in my clients basement. The Crown alleged that my client and his sister killed the couple with a hammer and then all three parties drove the bodies from St. Catharines to Haliburton were they were set on fire in an forest. The Crown proceeded separately accused all three accused in order to force each one to testify against the others. My client was committed to stand trial on the basis of his sister’s evidence alone (decision attached). Once all three accused were in Superior Court, the Crown joined them together. As a result, I brought an Application Arguing Abuse of Process, which found that the Crown did abuse their power and the evidence of each accused at the prelim was ruled inadmissible at trial. Three weeks before the trial was set to begin, realizing the significant weaknesses in their case, the Crown offered my client a plea to two counts of manslaughter for a total sentence of 6.5 years, less time already served. Out on bail for over a year at the time of sentencing, my client stepped in for what was a 3.5 year sentence on two bodies and will be back home in less than 2.
Attempted Murder, Robbery With Firearm, Aggravated Assault
Attempted Murder, robbery with firearm, discharge firearm, aggravated assault, careless use, and weapons dangerous.
R. v. C.W | 2021 | TORONTO
The client brought his legally registered handgun to a drug deal and, after a dispute, left the dealer with three gunshot wounds to the abdomen. The client was released on bail within days and has spent the last three years turning his life around (rehab, university, employment, counseling). As a result, he will never see the inside of a cell. His legal battle ended with a plea to aggravated assault and careless use for a two-year sentence to be served in the community.
Flight from police
Flight from police, dangerous driving, arson, and obstruct Justice
R. v. A.S | 2021 | HAMILTON
Client was acquitted of all charges on the first day of a three day trial. The crown realized she could never prove that he was the one driving his vehicle when it smashed into a cop car and then evaded 3 cruisers in pursuit, before being lit on fire three hours later.
First-Degree Murder, Assault, Drugs, Firearms
First Degree Murder, Assault with a Weapon, Administering a Noxious Substance and Possessing a Prohibited Weapon.
R. v. B.D. | 2020 | HAMILTON
After spending 68 days in jail, I had the murder charge withdrawn for this wrongfully accused 18-year-old. 8 months later, he plead guilty to possessing brass knuckles and was handed a suspended sentence with 15 months probation.
COVID-19 Bail Hearings
Successfully argued bail hearings for 36 clients between March 23rd and July 6th, throughout the State of Emergency caused by COVID-19.
Assault Causing Bodily Harm
R. v. Z.M. | 2020 | HAMILTON
African client was standing outside of a bar when a white male approached and called him a, “Fucking N-.” In what I argued was a measured response, client fractured his orbital bone. The Crown eventually conceded that the response was understandable and in an effort to subvert a 4-day trial, withdrew the charge.
Robbery with a Firearm, Forcible Confinement and Kidnapping
R. v. E.K. | 2020 | HAMILTON
Allegations of an armed kidnapping and robbery invented by the ‘victim’ in order to try and cover up a fraud he participated in. After two days of cross examining the victim, the Crown invited the judge to dismiss all charges.
Domestic Assault
R. v. O.B. | 2019 | BRAMPTON
Client’s wife decided to use the Criminal Justice System as a weapon in their acrimonious divorce. Client acquitted following a two-day trial.
Assault, Robbery
Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery.
R. v. D.P. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Client and two friends were caught on HD-quality surveillance video entering a business, armed with handguns and a hammer. They used zip ties to confine two women, and client attacked the owner with a hammer, causing significant injuries to his brain and eye. All three accused were arrested fleeing the scene, in possession of the video system capturing the events, dressed in the same clothing as the robbers. Guilty pleas were entered for all accused. Successfully argued for a 7-year jail sentence following a 2-day hearing with Crown, seeking a 12-year sentence given client’s previous record for similar offences.
Assault
Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
R. v. M.N. | 2017 | TORONTO
My client and his two self-represented friends were all acquitted after a 2-day trial at Old City Hall. Within an hour of cross-examining the complainant, he was apologizing to my client from the witness stand for having him wrongfully arrested.
Attempted Murder
Attempted Murder, Assault, and Theft.
R. v. J.B. | 2015 | TORONTO
Client charged with two other accused in a downtown shooting. Released on bail and all charges stayed following a pretrial.
Intimidation, Criminal Harassment, Mischief
Intimidation of a Justice System Participant x 3, Criminal Harassment x 3, and Mischief.
R. v. A.F-S (YOUTH) | 2015 | BRAMPTON
Client acquitted of all but the Mischief charge after 2 days of trial, based on the video evidence and the testimony of three officers from the Roy McMurtry Youth Detention Centre.
Cocaine, Marijuana, Assault
Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Attempt to Disarm an Officer, and Assaulting the Police.
R. v. R.G. | 2014 | BRAMPTON
Human Trafficking x 3, Living off the Avails of Prostitution x 3, Procuring a Prostitute x 3, Forcible Confinement, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Various Weapons Charges.
Human Trafficking, Firearms
Human Trafficking x 3, Living off the Avails of Prostitution x 3, Procuring a Prostitute x 3, Forcible Confinement, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Various Weapons Charges.
R. v. D.B. | 2014 | OSHAWA
Human Trafficking x 3, Living off the Avails of Prostitution x 3, Procuring a Prostitute x 3, Forcible Confinement, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Various Weapons Charges.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference.
R. v. R.R. (YOUTH) | 2014 | BRAMPTON
17 year-old client charged after his girlfriend admitted to having sex below the age of consent, but having lied about her age. Client acquitted of all counts after a 2-day trial.
Domestic Assault, Firearms
Domestic Assault, Pointing a Firearm, Possessing a Firearm, and Uttering Threats.
R. v. D.C. | 2012 | BRAMPTON
Client acquitted of all charges following a 10-day jury trial in the Brampton Superior Court.
Sexual Assault
Gang Sexual Assault
R. v. D.D. | 2011 | BRAMPTON
Client acquitted after a 2-week trial before a Superior Court judge, without a jury.