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FIREARM POSSESSION
R. v. A.M. | 2024 | Toronto
Client came to me with three interconnected cases. The police had been investigating his Instagram account and executed a search warrant on a residence he had ties to looking to seize his devices (phone, computer, tablets, etc.). In addition to locating electronics, they also found a gun inside a satchel, inside a closet, in the bedroom the client had been sleeping in. After beating both cases related to his Instagram account (one the crown withdrew and the other we won at trial), we successfully defended the gun charges when the Crown failed to establish he had knowledge of the firearm. After three long years on restrictive bail conditions, he finally cut off the ankle monitor and remains without a criminal record.
First-Degree Murder
R. v. D.W. | 2017 | WELLAND
Following an 8-week jury trial, client acquitted of First and Second-Degree Murder; convicted of the lesser offence of Manslaughter for his role in the Kidnapping, Unlawful Confinement, and Murder of the victim.
Fentanyl
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl.
R. v. J.P. | 2017 | BRAMPTON
Charge withdrawn after discussions with the Crown concerning the arresting officer’s involvement in the theft of evidence from a different drug-related investigation.
Firearms
Possession of a Firearm or Imitation Thereof.
R. v. J.C. | 2016 | HAMILTON
Client acquitted after trial when the Crown failed to prove that possession of the firearm or imitation firearm was for a purpose dangerous to the public.
Cocaine
Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Proceeds of Crime, and Money Laundering.
R. v. M.P. | 2016 | ST. CATHARINES
Client pled guilty to one count of possessing Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking; all other counts withdrawn. Crown sought a sentence of 5 years in custody, I argued that the 2-3 year range was appropriate. Judge agreed with me and my client was sentenced to 2.5 years (30 months) less pre-sentence custody on an enhanced basis.
Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking (x 4) and Proceeds of Crime.
R. v. A.Q.R. | 2016 | NEWMARKET
Client charged with possessing 2 kilograms of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking after police executed a search warrant on a residence in Vaughan. Following a 4-day trial, client was acquitted of all charges.
Second-Degree Murder
R. v. S.E. | 2016 | HAMILTON
Following the successful challenge to utterances and statements made to police, and after 1 week of trial before a jury, the Crown accepted a plea to Manslaughter and a sentence of 2 years less a day served in a treatment facility.
Firearms
Dangerous Weapons, Possession of Firearms, Mischief, and Failure to Comply x 4.
R. v. R.F. | 2015 | HAMILTON
Client charged with allegedly firing a gun into a crowd of people during a New Year’s Eve brawl on a residential street. Client acquitted of all charges after a 2-day trial.
Crystal Meth, GHB, Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance x 3 (Crystal Meth, GHB, and Marijuana).
R. v. J.A. | 2015 | HAMILTON
Client acquitted of all charges after Charter Application to exclude the evidence due to illegal arrest and unlawful search by police.
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.
Second-Degree Murder
R. v. S.C. | 2015 | HAMILTON
Following a 4-week jury trial, client was acquitted of Murder but convicted of the lesser included offence of Manslaughter. Crown application to revoke bail denied and the client remains out pending sentence. Sentence: 3 years and 10 months, after credit for pretrial custody and strict bail conditions.
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.
Firearms
Possession of a Loaded and Prohibited Firearm.
R. v. J.H. (YOUTH) | 2014 | OSHAWA
Client charged as a young offender for Possessing a Firearm found in a garage when police executed a search warrant at his home. He was acquitted on the second day of the trial.
Firearms, Marijuana, Hash
Possessing Unlawfully Restricted and Prohibited Firearms (multiple counts), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marijuana and Hash, and for Proceeds of Crime.
R. v. L.C. | 2014 | TORONTO
After successful challenge to the search warrant and all charges withdrawn, appeared in the Superior Court and secured the return of 19 firearms and over $250,000 in cash seized by the police.
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.
Cocaine
Importing Cocaine.
R. v. M.B. | 2014 | BRAMPTON
Charges stayed after a mistrial declared and application for stay of proceedings filed in the Superior Court.
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.
Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana, Obstructing Police, Breach of Recognizance, and Breach of Probation.
R. v. M.G. | 2013 | HAMILTON
Client acquitted of all charges after evidence excluded, following a successful Charter Application.
Cocaine
Importing Cocaine.
R. v. F.C. | 2013 | BRAMPTON
Client acquitted of importing a kilogram of Cocaine following a 5-day jury trial.
Firearms
Possession of a Loaded and Restricted Firearm.
R. v. D.C. | 2013 | TORONTO
Client acquitted of all charges by a jury, following a 2-week trial in the Toronto Superior Court.